Many people have been working from home since COVID-19 shut down many offices. And while remote work is loved by many, there are lots of people who wish it would just go away. Managers have expressed frustration trying to direct their staff via the computer. But there’s another group of workers that companies forget in…
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Just the other night, I lost the receipt for a restaurant purchase. Now, I know this isn’t a big deal because it’ll be on my credit card statement, but it bothers me. I always ask for a receipt with any purchase and rarely ever lose them. I have them organized for both my business and…
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Many people are feeling squeezed these days. That’s why people claim the middle class has all but disappeared. But many types of businesses are feeling that same pressure. Perhaps there is no middle class in the business world, too…
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I’ve never been a big fan of April Fools Day. And as I look around our world, I wonder if it’s time to get rid of this silly day. Is this the right time for foolishness? Perhaps if you’re a child, it’s okay, but for adults and companies…
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After many years in business, I’ve tried to create some rules that I try to live by. Most of them are very simple. One of my rules is to always prepare for the worst-case scenario. To me, that seems like a simple concept. But obviously for some, it’s not…
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Flowbee is a product that’s been around for decades. Many people have only considered it a novelty, until last week. That’s when George Clooney told the world that he has used a Flowbee for years to cut his hair. And while that sounds like great news for the company, it’s not…
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I’ve gotten used to the fact that I get a ton of email every single day. But the last few days, my email has truly been overflowing like never before. Certainly, the pandemic has caused many businesses to go to extreme measures to make sure they survive. But I’m not sure if this is working……
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The pandemic has already changed so much about our lives. One of the biggest question marks regards real estate. Many restaurants have gone out of business and won’t be coming back. That means many empty buildings will emerge in cities and towns across America…
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What’s that old saying? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. COVID-19 has forced many businesses to think outside of the box. For some companies it could be a matter of survival…
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Social media has done so much to enrich our lives, But, it has also exposed some of the negative aspects too. Social media has also created the rise of the cancel culture. And for many, that’s a scary thing…
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