Entries Tagged as 'economy'

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Consumer Sentiment Improved In August Government Rebates Roll On

We have gotten so bad at selling anything that we can’t sell anything without a “deal.” That cripples an economy. People mark things down to make the sale, not make a living.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Discounting, Short Selling and Going Bankrupt Is No Mystery

Is it all just people looking for opportunity? And if so, is there a greater need? I think so. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in capitalism but we’re being yanked here folks. If you have a practice of looking the other way when it comes to salespeople discounting, here’s my advice: High volume didn’t cover a wealth of sins in the 80’s and it doesn’t in 2008.