Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

Do not believe in the trap of scarcity

Posted on March 28, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Scarcity is an interesting trap. If somebody makes something "scarce", it can appear more valuable than it actually is. Your attention becomes riveted on the "scarcity" rather than looking for available alternatives. (This was written a few years ago and … Continue reading →

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The Leningrad Cowboys – nothing succeeds like excess

Posted on March 23, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Finland’s answers to the Blues Brothers are still alive and rocking today. With their extreme hair styles, bizarre glasses and pointy shoes, the Finnish rock group, the Leningrad Cowboys make a splendid contrast to the Red Army Choir as they … Continue reading →

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I’ve been backsliding – but I can still get up

Posted on March 16, 2008 by David St Lawrence

It has been so long since I blogged, I knew I was slipping back into "corporate mode" where it is all work and no time for reflection. Starting a business has that seductive quality about it where it seems that … Continue reading →

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What does the Jacksonville Center do for Floyd County?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by David St Lawrence

It helps keep Floyd green For 13 years, the Jacksonville Center has been supporting artistic endeavors and rural creativity in our region. It is an organization of dedicated volunteers backed up by an extremely small group of paid staff members. … Continue reading →

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