There's no way I can justify my salary level, but I'm learning to live with it. - Drew Carey Billing for your services is truly an art. An art that poses difficulty to many professionals. A...
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I've reluctantly discarded the notion of my continuing to manage the portfolio after my death - abandoning my hope to give new meaning to the term "thinking outside the box." - Warren...
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Have you been in an airport lately? I traveled out of Cleveland and into Phoenix over Thanksgiving and I was struck by the overload of electronics used by passengers in the airport. In the snack bars...
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I recently wrote about the book Good to Great in which the analogy between being a fox and a hedgehog was mentioned. The hedgehog does ONE THING great. All thoughts, actions and planning is directed...
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You know them. The t-shirts with the stick figure art and simple message. Life is Good, founded in 1994 by brothers Bert and John Jacobs is based in Boston, marketing everything from apparel to dog...
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I love taking quizzes that help me better understand myself and my approach to life. I found this quiz over at Andy Birol's blog and learned that I'm proudly passionate about my business....
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It would be difficult to let this day go by without mentioning the phenomenon that is Harry Potter on this the release day of the final edition of the classic epic. Whether you've read it or not,...
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Who out there is NOT counting calories, counting points, avoiding sugar, carbs and fat and trying to be healthy? South Beach and Weight Watchers, just two of the recognizable healthy choice companies,...
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As a prior employee for Pearle Vision I would often be asked if there was a REAL Dr. Pearle. I would proudly say "Yes, and I know him. He is amazing." I first met Dr. Pearle in 1987 at an......
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Are you ready for the latest in business ideas? The food industry should sit up and take notice: Dollar Hotdogs. Yes, you can go to DollarHotdogs for just a dollar plus .99 for shipping and handling,...
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Dan Sitter brings up an interesting point this week in his blog Idea Sellers: Business Models: A Track to Run On. He asks "What is the difference between a business plan and a business...
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How would you like to earn 1.9 million this year? Greekgear.com was started by Joseph Tantillo who wanted to try his hand at online retailing. He started by investing about $80 - the cost of an...
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You know the old saying "nice guys finish last" or how about "the good die young." Have sayings like that prompted us to "get what we have coming to us" or climb over...
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Check out this photo. Remind you of days gone by, sitting at the bar, chatting up a member of the opposite sex? Perhaps last night? Or maybe 15 years ago? Well, this guy THINKS he's going to get...
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I have been reading the recent book by Chris Anderson called The Long Tail and it is a fascinating read. I now find myself taking the Long Tail concept and trying to apply it to everything. Ok, so how...
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The latest craze is lifestyle social networking. Find others around the globe that share your passion or perspective. The latest is Muvas, here is there story: Muvas is the largest directory of...
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