Daddy, what’s a service station?

by | Jan 24, 2008 | Business

It’s 2 cents cheaper across the street.Ever wonder why us old-timers call gas stations, “service stations”? Back in the day, a uniformed attendant would run out to your car as soon as you pulled into a gas station. You’d tell him to “fill...

There’s a what?!

by | Jan 23, 2008 | Business

I hate it when that happens.The latest government blunder is the best one yet. Bernanke cut interest rates 75 basis points to “prevent” recession. Prevent? We’re in it. I said 6 months ago we’d be in one by now. Look back at my Blog posts....

6 Urgent Items That Can Keep Your Business Ahead

by | Jan 21, 2008 | Business

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve! Andrew CarnegieOver the next several months, those of us in business are going to hear a lot of bad economic news and dire predictions for...

Is Cheap Labor Worth It?

by | Jan 21, 2008 | Business

Nokia saved a bunch of money but lost their customers.Nokia announced a plant closure in Germany this week. The company will move manufacturing from the Ruhr District of Germany to the cheaper labor pool of Romania. The move will cost Germany about 2,300 jobs....

When It’s Time to Listen

by | Jan 20, 2008 | Business

What’s not to like?”We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable,” said Penny Curtis, senior researcher at the University of Sheffield which questioned 250 children aged between four and...

Money Can’t Buy It

by | Jan 14, 2008 | Business

There’s good news and bad news.   First, the bad news. We are headed for a recession. I posted a warning about this months ago. Actually, we’re in it. Review the Christmas sales that left retailers in a panic. I believe this recession will be deeper...