April 26, 2011 · 11:55 am
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I think we all know by now that politics is not a topic of conversation in this space. However, sometimes things going on in politics lead us to insights about business and hopefully that’s the case today.
You’re probably aware that there’s a “discussion” of sorts going on with respect to the Federal Budget (I use quotes because it often seems to be less of a discussion than a topic about which to issue press releases stressing one’s unwavering position as if that’s helping us all). I’m kind of amused that all we seem to hear about is how we need to cut spending (we do) and not a lot about how to grow revenues. Which of course got me thinking about it in business terms. Continue reading →
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Tagged as abc, Budget, business, Business and Economy, business thinking, Economic policy, Economics, economy, management, managing, Revenue, United States federal budget
April 25, 2011 · 12:49 pm
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I suspect any of us who ever tried to play rock music for a living were, at some point, in a cover band. Heck, a couple of my favorite bands – The Grateful Dead and The E Street Band – are just as well-known for some kick-ass cover versions of other people’s songs as they are for some of their original work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing a cover. You probably didn’t know it was a business thought too! Continue reading →
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April 22, 2011 · 10:34 am
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This Foodie Friday is taking place in the midst of Passover, the annual celebration of matzoh and laxatives (trust me on this) that commemorates the Jews’ salvation and departure from Egypt. For those of you who don’t celebrate it, the traditions of the holiday go far beyond not eating bread. In fact there is a fairly lengthy list of proscribed foods which, depending on from which part of the Jewish world your family comes, can include corn, beans, and other things one wouldn’t immediately associate with unleavened bread.
I usually make the celebratory Passover meal for our family which of course makes me think of a quick business lesson. Food and business? Must be Friday! Continue reading →
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