I live in Alexandria, where the only choice for broadband is Xfinity (Comcast). And, sure as heck, we lose connection about four times a week. Total loss- phone, TV, internet. Which certainly puts a crimp in a firm that operates 6 X 24.
Continue reading Add a few cracks to this Sidewalk
I used a few blog posts to acquaint you with the Xerox-HP maneuvering. Reminding you one of the best way to learn management concepts is to study how existing businesses deal with their operations and strategies.. Today, I will discuss another way to learn the “new ways” of business.
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Here’s a fact. I have only stepped into WalMart twice in my life. Once when my good friend (whose wife seems to love the place) wanted to shop. (I was more than amazed that someone would venture to WalMart to shop.) The other time was when an ex-girlfriend needed to buy some pet food- and it was midnight. (It seemed the only shop opened near her was a WalMart).
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This is not something I normally do. No, this is something that my friend, Janette Fuller does. She reviews books you- or your children- should read. But, I am going to recommend a book for you today. One written by the child (Sorry, Ilana, you are younger than mine- so you will forever be a child) of my good friends. A woman (see, I can change) that I have known for most of her life.
Continue reading Not my normal post…
If you think it’s just the federal government that is scrambling for revenue to cut their deficits, you are badly mistaken, Almost every single state is desperate to increase the tax coffers to balance budgets and/or deal with immediate needs- including transportation needs. And, one source they are desperate to tax is internet sales. Some $ 23 billion a year escapes state coffers (National Conference of State Legislature estimates) because of the 1992 Supreme Court ruling that currently obtains.
Continue reading Have Sales- Will Tax
So, I’ve lived in New York, Cambridge, Ann Arbor, Charlottesville, Los Angeles, and Alexandria. And, according to Amazon, my current abode (Alexandria) is “the most well-read city in America”.
Continue reading Reading is Fundamental
