There are days that I wish I’d chosen a cheaper, slower burg to call home. And then there are days when I’m glad I live in one of the highest cost, most dynamic and diversified markets in the country. I’m talking about the San Francisco Bay Area. Even without directly factoring in [...]
There hasn’t been much of my favorite math to share of late, but companies are finally back to adding jobs.
COMPANIES ADDING JOBS
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation’s Treasury Services group says it expects to add 135 new positions to its operations area in Pittsburgh this year.
Crate & Barrel will add 220 jobs as it [...]
America’s inner cities represent a $122B retail opportunity.
(Source: Initiative for a Competitive Inner City)Â
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So, I’ve just returned from NYC. I traveled there for my birthday. I used the time to take in a show (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), see a few friends and formulate a strategy, or strategies, for moving my business to the next level–recession be damned.
While I was there I had occasion to meet [...]
Beneficent Big Oil has delivered another business opportunity! This time it’s big profits in compact packages–compact cars, that is. The little putt-putt’s I hate to see cut into my lane, the little eggs and cheese wedges on wheels that have become de rigueur for Bay Area treehuggers, are fast becoming all the rage for auto [...]
Getting laid off is no fun. It’s frustrating. It’s demoralizing. It’s life-changing for some. Losing a home is tough. Giving up luxuries like vacations and exclusive schools is tougher. But the toughest thing about living “La Vida Laid-Off” is just that…living it. Trying to be normal, trying to [...]
Here are 5 business or career opportunities tailor-made for any recession.
Negotiating severance agreements between laid off employees and employers
Managing accounts receivable for business owners who now find themselves forced to accept payment in installments
Liquidating business assets for downsizing and closing businesses, and banks who’ve foreclosed on such businesses
Helping commercial and residential buyers take over sellers’ [...]
I just got my very own better-than-anticipated Wii Fit. I love this thing! It’s like a mini-gym (a wee Wii) and the world’s cheapest adventure vacation in one!
On my way home from breakfast, I picked one up at Circuit City. I took it back to my office (Yes, I’m lucky enough [...]
It’s summertime and the living ain’t easy! Virtually everyone is short on cash and everyone else is smartly conserving. I don’t know about you, but I find it tougher to be frugal and smart during the summer than during any other season. Everything is so cute and vibrant. The water is blue, the flip flops [...]
Over 12 million people are part of the “Pajama Workforce”. They are the self-employed folks who operate their enterprises from their homes, tree houses, garages, boats, RVs and SUVs (and the many places in between).
BusinessWeek is doing a feature on this pajama party–entrepreneurs working from surprising and amazing workspaces. Readers will view your photos and [...]
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