November 2010

Seeing Opportunity Where Others See None

The two most common complaints I get from CEO’s are: 1) I’m in a commodity business, and 2) There aren’t anyopportunities to grow in my market. I’ll argue that what the person really means when they say this is, 1) I can’t figure out how to differentiate my business enough to earn anything above commodity profitmargins […]

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What QE2 and Inflation Means for Businesses

I have a BIG problem with how inflation in this country ismeasured.  To put it bluntly, I think it’s a total scam. And in a moment, I will explain how this will significantlyimpact your business in the months ahead. But first, let explain my unusual perspective in what willhopefully be plain and simple English. Inflation […]

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The New Normal – Business Strategies from my Former Intern

I received an email from one of my former student interns who worked for me about a year or two ago, who has since become an entrepreneur. The kid is 1 year into his working career which was launched in the midst of the “Great Recession”. And while most new graduates are unemployed, or stuck […]

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