World According To … Robert Shiller
A rock star among economists, the Yale professor who called the dot-com-era bubble in stocks says that the housing slump could turn out worse than that of the Depression.
Archive for May 1, 2008
Meet the New Boss. Same as the Old Boss?
Hank Steinbrenner has the style, but not the sway, of the Yankees' owner.
5 Ways to Build Your Virtual Office
When it comes to running a business, our feet are firmly on the ground but our data and software are increasingly in the cloud.
Marketing in the Recommendation Age
As customer review venues and their influence increase, business owners should capitalize on this trend.
Dow tops 13,000; techs rally, oil falls
The major indexes enjoy their best days since January. Techs stocks fuel the rally thanks to a higher dollar and crude's fall under $113. ExxonMobil's earnings are big -- but not big enough for Wall Street. Microsoft mulls how to handle its Yahoo bid.
Fine (art) dining
When he discovered that the Philadelphia Museum of Art planned to host a major exhibition of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's work, chef Dionicio Jimenez knew he had to do something special.
Arm yourself to win
In this economic dip, the lessons found in Jim Champy's new book, Outsmart! ($22.99), should prove particularly apt for any business owner looking to grow. The management consultant who co-authored the bestselling Reengineering the Corporation, Champy introduces us to entrepreneurs who thrive amid chaos by outsmarting and outpacing their competitors. Here are a few of their stories.
Seeing red over gray-market goods
It seems counterintuitive, but Jon Jordan, CEO of Southern Audio Services (SAS) in Baton Rouge, wants to curb the number of dealers who are selling his car speakers.
Steeled for 500% growth
When Michael Zwiegbaum took over as CEO of Alliance Steel Services in Minneapolis three years ago, the 40-year-old scrap-metal company had grown rusty.
Launching a public-speaking career
Dear FSB: I work as a professional keynote speaker and am interested in finding a salesperson who will accept a commissions-only pay structure for booking me. How do I target my search, and what career expertise should I specify in my search criteria?
How to avoid deadbeat clients
Dear FSB: I am a management consultant and I write business plans for small-business owners. I currently charge a flat fee for this service, requiring 40% up front and 60% upon completion. I have experienced some difficulty with collecting the second payment. What advice can you give on how to eliminate this problem?