April 2009
12 posts
Business News Examiner: Official Swine Flu poll... →
Powerfeedback, a global market research firm, just released survey results regarding attitude and perceptions concerning Swine Flu. I share the facts garnered, as well as offer some suggestions for…
Business News Examiner: Swine Flu in the workplace →
While we deal with the tragedy and reality of swine flu, we must also be keenly aware of the further stress that this will place on our economy as employees may be calling off work in record numbers….
Earth Day gone bad →
On Earth Day, was it prudent for the President to spend over 9,000 gallons of fuel to spread a message of conservation and the need to develop new sources or energy? I explore this in this blog…
WSJ.com - Smart Ways to Cut Prices →
The pressure to slash prices can be hard to resist. But businesses should try. Too often, dramatic price cuts lead to lower profits — and dilute a company’s brand. Scott Gingold’s thoughts are found…
Business News Examiner: Unemployment to rise among... →
Yet more disturbing news arrived today regarding the Small Business Administration. What will it take for President Obama and Congress to finally take action? Small businesses are suffering, facing…
Senator John Kerry --- pandering to a dying... →
We learned today that Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts wants to hold hearings regarding the dying newspaper industry. Why is he wasting his time, our money, and the resources of the USA? We need…
Business News Examiner: Yahoo sucks →
In the midst of the layoffs announced by Yahoo, I examine whether we are at the precipice of seeing a huge paradigm shift among workers for the future. As for yahoo, isn’t just business as usual…
Business News Examiner: American Revolution 2.0 →
Were this week’s “Tea Parties” about taxes, or, were greater issues at play? I examine this, and pose questions regarding the future of America as we know it.
Business News Examiner: RIP Small Businesses →
I examine the state of small business, Washington’s role, and add comment from WowOWow readers. The next 60-120 days will be crucial for small firms, and in fact, we will probably see a record…
Business News Examiner: SBA Continues to Fail →
Is there any hope that President Obama and Congress will examine, and ultimately dismantle and reorganize the Small Business Administration? I examine this, based on a recent GAO and SBA General…
Business News Examiner: Need a job? Check this... →
Are you a consultant that is unemployed, underemployed, or feeling uncertain about your future? I examine a new, and free service made available to you to locate assignments and to make connections.
Wells Fargo succeeds, small businesses are failing →
I examine the disconnect between large businesses, and small businesses, especially as the Federal Government is throwing money at them (large corporations) to stave off their demise. Sadly, no one…