Category Archives: Business Advice

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Balboa does Bollywood!

Wow, wow, WOW! Just read that Sylvester Stallone has been signed to appear in a *Bollywood* movie as – get this – himself. Same report also says Ahnold – the Gubernator – and Beyonce have also been signed. Don’t know … Continue reading

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80’s Action TV Openings

I just came across a list of the “The Top 25 Opening Credits of 80’s televsion action shows” Very funny list, and it definitely took me back to my days growing up and watching *way* too much TV. The best … Continue reading

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Awful Movies and Target Marketing

I was on Rottentomatoes (a site that aggregates reviews of movies) and decided to look up the info on “Epic Movie.” I can’t explain why, but I have a fascination with spoof movies, even though there hasn’t been a good … Continue reading

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Is the Customer Really “Always Right?”

I have just written and posted a new article on my website: Is the Customer Really “Always Right?” Take a read, and then post your thoughts on whether you think “the customer is always right.”

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What Happens in Vegas, Shows Up On My Blog…

Just got back from Las Vegas – working, not partying…seriously, I was! Don’t believe me? Here’s one of the things I put together while there: http://www.HowToThinkQuick.com It’s a free audio on how you can think quicker on your feet. Feel … Continue reading

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Quick Survey Request

I am attending a seminar next week where I will walk out having created a new product. I put up a quick survey to help me choose the content. It takes two minutes to fill out and it will really … Continue reading

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Warning – Slow Moving Traffic Ahead!

This past weekend, I was driving in a slow-moving, long line of cars when I looked down at my speedometer and thought to myself, “hmmm, is this a 25 mph zone we are in?” As you may have guessed, I … Continue reading

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“Thanks in Advance” – The Lazy Man’s Form of Gratitude

Is there a lazier form of common courtesy than telling someone, “thanks in advance?” I little while ago I received an email request for info, and the person signed off by saying, “thanks in advance!” Maybe it’s just me, but … Continue reading

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Is it Trendy to be Confusing, or Confusing to be Trendy?

I was at a relatively “chi-chi” restaurant a few day ago when I had to go to the bathroom. I walked over to the bathroom area, looked at the two doors before me, and paused. I wasn’t 100% sure which … Continue reading

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Observing Others Observing Lent

I was at a party this weekend, and a man and a woman were talking about what they were giving up for Lent. The woman says, “I am giving up all sweets.” Pretty standard sacrifice, from what I understand (and … Continue reading

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