I read an article this morning, "Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all US renters, study finds." Then this...
housing is unaffordable for many, now a record number
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Business Thoughts
the internet has fundamentally transformed every aspect of human life
We are in an era of unprecedented connectivity and information access. With instantaneous global interactions through...
if you don’t want to get fired for attendance, pick a biz that’s short-handed
Poor Perry is pulling a double today. He runs a store that's about to be torn down to build back bigger. One employee was...
every child should be required to work in a store
I'm grateful for the time I spent as a kid working in the parent's grocery store. I learned about the public, customer...
topic that’s almost as touchy as religion
If you think this post is going to be about politics, you'd be wrong. It's about being fat. Most of us know that in the US,...
working from home in a family business
Working in a family business can be rewarding, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. There's one thing (ok,...
mac in a box
Merry early Christmas to me today! UPS brought my monitor and FedEx brought my new mac in a box. UPS is typically 100%...
a recent study said the holiday season is the most stressful time of the year
In a recent survey, 88% of respondents said the holidays are the worst time of the year for stress, claiming it's often...
friends + family = sale. because we love you.
That was the subject line from the email I received from Yankee Candle just yesterday. Years ago, this biannual sale was...