Recession Survival Tips

The Wall Street Journal has a story about a New York restaurant that is no longer accepting cash.  They have chosen to become one of a growing number of “plastic only” establishments.  Named Commerce, the owners of this haughty tabernacle of fine dining are obviously not versed in the art of spin.  The Wall Street Journal... 

Web 2.0 applications have begun to change the way people use the Internet.  Coupled with the revolutionary manner in which cell phone applications are making mobile devices more useful, even cable and satellite service providers are looking for ways to utilize this new technology.  With the availability of open source codes,... 

During difficult times people have a tendency to retreat from social and civic life.  This recession has greatly harmed our economic infrastructure and made it more difficult for us to achieve our financial goals.  However, there are those who have always been living at the margins of society.  When recessions and depressions... 

Any one that has ever worked in a low-wage industry probably knows someone that has been cheated by an employer.  You or someone you know may not have received overtime pay.  Maybe you were forced to work extra hours against your will.  You might have even had tips stolen from you by managers and supervisors.  Now, the... 

Newspapers are one of the most important transmitters of information in a free society.  Although their importance has diminished in the minds of many consumers, newspapers are one of the last bastions of reliable, unbiased journalism and thoughtful opinion.  There are only a few giant newspapers left.  One of the most... 

When starting a small business, it’s usually surprising to most individuals that there are some pretty pricey must haves to keep a business operating at its peak performance. The worst thing you can do is let the idea of spending money to make money hinder you from progressing with your business ventures. But, an ultimatum...