Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

Time for another reality check

Posted on October 3, 2009 by David St Lawrence

It seems like our political class is comfortably divorced from reality. Congress voted itself another raise this year, increased their expense budgets and are working hard to pull off a trifecta of bills that will raise taxes and energy costs … Continue reading →

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Business and Art make a good mix in Floyd

Posted on September 25, 2009 by David St Lawrence

(This was originally written for the Floyd Press and appeared in the Thursday, September 24 issue.) A number of local Floyd VA businesses display art by local artists on their walls. Are they just being public spirited or have they … Continue reading →

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Done any bartering lately?

Posted on August 20, 2009 by David St Lawrence

As the economy worsens, individuals and small businesses are turning to barter in steadily increasing numbers. The image above is from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/7560246.stm Bartering has usually been done on a one to one basis or through barter exchanges that charged a … Continue reading →

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Another look at Data Knight 365 / Power Direct Marketing

Posted on August 10, 2009 by David St Lawrence

There is more to be seen at 4805 Pearl Rd in Cleveland Ohio, the headquarters location of Data Knight 365 aka Power Direct Marketing. The building shown in my previous post seems to be part of a three building office … Continue reading →

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