business

Look The Other Way (MM #3415)

It’s a frustrating time across the US. Everyone wants to get back to normal, but in some areas COVID-19 is getting worse. No one wants to take a step backward. And instead of just saying that, many just look the other way…

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Bankruptcy (MM #3387)

We’ve always been taught that bankruptcy is a horrible thing. But I’ve noticed that it’s actually on bad for people. When companies files bankruptcy, the penalties never seem as severe. Perhaps, this should change…

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Extended Hours (MM #3331)

As many people get back to work, some small businesses are trying to figure out exactly how to reopen. For some businesses, extended hours might be an option to consider. For places like barber shops and beauty salons this may be a short term solution to a big problem…

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Strange Place (MM #3327)

People who live in Nashville are in a bit of a strange place right now. Much of Tennessee is now open for business. But, people in the major cities have been asked to remain at home. So, what should we do?

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Basic Business Skills (MM #3316)

Many people say that we should be teaching basic business skills to students in high school and college. And while I agree, I’ve often wondered what basic means. And now thanks to video conferencing I have a few suggestions…

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Shaking Hands (MM #3306)

With the arrival of COVID-19 shaking hands has become something that we are told not to do. And recently some experts have suggested that we stop shaking hands altogether. So, if we do make a change when greeting someone, what should it be?

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Your Story (MM #3247)

For years when we meet new people we usually ask them where they’re from or what they do for a living But a recent study claims that we should be asking them whats they’re story. Supposedly that is a better conversation starter…

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Text Messages (MM #3228)

I must have missed the memo, but it looks like text messages have now become acceptable even for business communication. I’m still not a huge fan of texting, but I actually have one bigger beef…

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Superheroes (MM #3158)

Superheroes have become big business. Especially when it comes to the movie business. The Marvel and DC comic book characters are huge business at the box office. But have you heard about the Hollywood superhero backlash…

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Loyalty (MM #3155)

Loyalty is a quality to be admired. But sadly, people just don’t seem to be as loyal as they once were. And when you throw companies into the mix things truly get much worse…

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