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A Yuan for American Jobs

October 21, 2011

Regardless of our politics, we all have a yen for more American jobs (I couldn’t resist the pun). That is really what the bi-partisan China Currency Bill could help accomplish. For those of you who have been reading my posts you know that they promote more American products and manufacturing, but we have lots of [...]

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Why American Made is Hard to Find

September 23, 2011

Currently, the president of the United States is on a quest to seek out solutions for American jobs. While I admit I have not personally reviewed the plan, I can speak to what most small and medium business owners believe to be a solid plan for job restoration in the USA. It’s simple, right? Just [...]

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Avoid a Small Business Death Wish

August 26, 2011

Just like you, I turned on the news today, and the stock market was taking another tumble. The correspondents struggled to explain it, but their last comment was, “It was more politics than economics”. I think back to the Wizard of Oz: “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain”. It’s still good advice [...]

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Fuel, Inflation and the price of eggs in China

March 28, 2011

Fuel, Inflation and the price of eggs in China When I was growing up we used a phrase when someone got way off subject in a conversation, “What does that have to do with the price of eggs in China?” Ironically, today the price of eggs in China and many other factors are affecting the [...]

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2011 Retail and Business Projections

January 3, 2011

While businesses like Target may not see big changes, we think the smaller entrepreneurial businesses will do better, especially in the food-related sector, with gift, jewelry and apparel running right behind.

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Retail Store Marketing in This New Economy – Frugal Opulence

October 6, 2009

There will be a new brand of consumer in the market that can boost your business. Focus on quality, segmented merchandise at lower price points, great packaging and advertising that works.

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The New Normal

April 15, 2009

If you are waiting for business to return as it was, you will be left behind. Today’s economic climate is changing everything. But that is not necessarily a bad thing.

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