Identity theft is a big issue. If you talk to anyone who has been a victim of that particular crime you can get a feel for how incredibly disruptive it can be to your life. What if a credit card company came along and changed things up to help protect consumers? What are some ofRead More
Customer Service Credit Card Style
November 6, 2007 by 6 Comments
Scenario You make a purchase with your credit card for $171.76. Even before the bill comes due you cut a check to the credit card company for that amount because you believe in paying off the balance in full every month. Due to your convoluted but very effective personal accounting system you mail in aRead More
Saying No to a Good Thing
April 10, 2007 by 13 Comments
It was a tremendous opportunity. The first pass over the numbers was exciting. In theory we’d be increasing our net worth considerably, lots more equity the moment we signed the papers. When we looked at the property it was just the sort of thing Gorgeous and I’d been talking about. And in the right locationRead More
Should a Business Blog Host Advertisements?
April 9, 2007 by 20 Comments
Business blogs and advertisements. It is an interesting topic to ponder. Ads are a reality in the publishing business. And a blog is simply a web publishing platform. And there are plenty of publications that run advertisement free. So, should you consider advertisements on your business blog as a potential additional revenue source? Before youRead More
How to Make Blogging Make Money For You
February 28, 2007 by 37 Comments
A while back Trevor Hampel left a comment on my 5 Reasons Why I Blog post that has stuck with me. Trevor shared with us 5 reasons he blogs. But he added a footnote to his last reason. Here’s what he said: I need the money. (What money? Show me the money) I’ve been thinkingRead More
Work Where Your Passion Is
October 29, 2006 by 33 Comments
I’ve been doing quite a bit of introspection these days. It’s not that I’m narcissistic or anything. I just keep hearing folks say over and over again that you will be most successful career wise if you work where your passion is. The part that I’m struggling with is the whole part about where myRead More
Time – Your Wallet’s Best Friend or Worst Enemy
October 28, 2006 by 1 Comment
Time. It is one of the few ways all of us are truly equal. We all have the same 24 hours in each day. There aren’t folks our there who are given 30 hours each day. Nor does anyone have to make do with 20 hours. How we choose to make use of those hoursRead More
The Path to Prosperity
October 9, 2006 by 1 Comment
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity… We live in an instant messaging microwave oven society. There is a prevailing mentality that success is a result of luck. In our lottery culture, people who work hard are often seen as “suckers” who don’t know the score. But hard work alone will not lead toRead More
The Number One Reason The Rich Get Richer
September 8, 2006 by Leave a Comment
A few years ago I was working for a company that was struggling financially. We all knew things were not going well for the company. It was in the transportation sector and the downturn that part of our economy suffered after 9/11 was just enough to push the weak company over the edge. I hadRead More
