The “Keep Austin Weird” campaign must have worked, because the Texas capital is among the country’s oddball cities that bucked the downturn. In fact, Texas cities starred on the new list of recession-proof metro areas, with six of 21 spots, according to MetroMonitor, a quarterly report released by Brookings Institute’s Metropolitan Policy Program. These 21 [...]
It’s no secret that social media sites are dramatically changing the way we live and conduct our lives online. But, what this means to, and how this involves women is commonly overlooked. Perhaps surprisingly, women are online and interacting on social sites just as much — if not, more — than their male counterparts. In [...]
While the concept of personal branding has taken off corporate branding seems to go in and out of favor. Economic cycles may have a lot to do with that. With the growth of the Internet and social technology tools, personal branding activity and opportunities have exploded. On the other hand, in some ways, the arc [...]
1. Debt Collection It goes without saying that in tough economic times bills start to pile up and often go unpaid. While debt collection is not an especially pleasant business, it’s one that generally does well during economic downturns. As an added bonus, you have the option of working out of your home as an [...]
How often you you answer the “wow, where did you get that” question? When you see yet another celebrity launching a new clothing line, do you think “that should be me?” And just how many times have you watched all those episodes of Project Runway you’ve Tivo-ed? If you’re obsessed with fashion, you probably have [...]
As the year comes to an end, the effects of the brutal economic year are everywhere. With drastically slow revenue streams and a national unemployment rate hovering around 10%, there’s no question that business has been tough. For small business owners, staying afloat in a recession can be quite startling. The important thing is not [...]
One of the top New Year’s questions around the water-cooler is usually, “Have you made your resolutions yet?” Every year, many pledge to shed those holiday pounds, clean out the garage or finally finish that “To-Do” list of home repairs. Well, while you are improving your personal life, why not take those ideas into your [...]
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Reward Loyal Customers It is more important than ever to say “thank you” to your long-time customers. According to their 2008 Fact Book at thekrogerco.com, The Kroger Corporation was one of the largest retailers in the US based on annual sales. They offer “Rewards” or “Plus” cards at Ralph’s or Kroger stores for things like [...]
Have you ever wondered why a bunch guys on Steroids fake wrestling has done so well for so long as a business? Well I have, I get when your a kid it’s exciting, but if you watch the events you will see lots of adults going wild for their favorite meat head. In fact wrestling [...]
