Business Strategy, Personal Development, Marketing
I’m a 40-year old(ish) guy living the suburbs in the middle of the United States. My whole life I’ve heard the debate. Raising the minimum wage is the right thing to do. A living wage helps eliminate poverty, and so on. On the other side a single argument. Raising the minimum wage will cause business … Read more
Not long ago, I, like many other Coloradoans, bit the bullet, and ponied up $35 for a “switchable transponder,” so that I could use the express lanes for free while carpooling. Wait. That probably doesn’t make too much sense. Let’s back up. Free, But You Have to Pay, Carpool Lanes in Colorado Colorado, like lots … Read more
Tesla is a new car company that currently makes only electric cars. That in itself is revolutionary, but the company is looking at completely remaking the entire car selling and buying model, and that is ruffling some feathers setting up a Tesla versus dealerships battle royale. New Jersey Bans Tesla Direct Sales The latest news … Read more
New light bulbs have arrived and the old versions of 100 watt bulbs and 75 watt bulbs have begun to disappear from store shelves. The new light bulb laws now mean that the old, hot, inefficient 100 watt light bulbs that power old-fashioned Easy Bake Ovens are no longer available. Is the new light bulb … Read more
With the government shutdown, there has been a lot of talk about nonessential government personnel and nonessential government services. In particular, many people are asking if these people and the services they provide are not essential, then what are we wasting money on them for anyway. The answer, lies, as it so often does, in … Read more
Usually, private industry has figured out how they are going to get around new government rules and safety programs before they ever come out. The credit card industry was already inventing new credit card fees and raising old fees and charges before the new credit card laws took effect. The same thing happens in almost … Read more