What does Wal-Mart’s new logo mean?
The redesign looks like an effort to advance the discount retailer's reputation as environmentally friendly. But can it repair an image? That question is open to debate.
Archive for July 3, 2008
Oil tops $145, casts pall on markets
Stocks finish the week with small gains. But crude's new highs will weigh on markets next week. Alcoa starts earnings season; GE's report will be a key report. Payrolls fall 62,000 in June, not as bad as expected.
A.S.A.P. Branding
Learn these smart shortcuts to branding your business quickly and effectively.
Circuit City deal falls through
I'm covering my short positions in Circuit City and Blockbuster. As I predicted Monday, the acquisition failed to materialize.
The art of the hire
Anne Messenger's hair stood on end as she read her former administrative assistant's Facebook profile. The picture showed the woman in a sultry pose, smoking a cigarette. Her main interests? Men and drinking. Yet in her interview, the candidate had seemed personable and energetic. The position included bookkeeping and her math skills were a little subpar, but she could brush them up on the job, right?
The art of the hire
Anne Messenger's hair stood on end as she read her former administrative assistant's Facebook profile. The picture showed the woman in a sultry pose, smoking a cigarette. Her main interests? Men and drinking. Yet in her interview, the candidate had seemed personable and energetic. The position included bookkeeping and her math skills were a little subpar, but she could brush them up on the job, right?
Must your biz accomodate a pig on a leash?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is about to get a major facelift. For small business owners, this means a raft of new regulations, and some familiar questions: What do I need to do to comply with the ADA? Do I risk a lawsuit if I don't make changes?