Category: Business

  • The Simple Act of Communicating

    The Simple Act of Communicating

    The healthcare industry could use a lesson or two in how to communicate.

  • The Audacity

    The Audacity

    Car in the shop? Another carbon emitting vehicle on the road shouldn’t be the only answer.

  • Finding The Better Candidate

    Finding The Better Candidate

    Finding The Better Candidate. “…the team has decided to move forward with other candidates.”

  • You’re Darn Right They Are Tough

    You’re Darn Right They Are Tough

    You’re Darn Right They Are Tough A Vermont company is one you should check out as they are doing things about as right as you can do them.

  • Rideshares Can Be A Win-Win For Commuters

    Rideshares Can Be A Win-Win For Commuters

    *Full disclosure, I have been a Lyft shareholder and currently own Uber in my portfolio.* I have to weigh in on this subject of rideshares and public transportation. First, I use public transportation a few times a week and bike to work a few days a week. Second, I use a rideshare nearly every weekend…

  • Student Debt And A Way Out

    Student Debt And A Way Out

    There is $1.6 trillion in student debt in the U.S. Something like 92% of it is held by the federal government. Worse yet, 40% of student loan borrowers are 65 or older. It’s safe to say that this is a problem that we are not focusing on but one that will come back and bit…

  • Shopping And  Shipping

    Shopping And Shipping

    In the not so distant past, shopping was different. You had to know what you wanted, drive to the store and then purchase your item. Now, it’s browsing, price comparisons, subscriptions and boxes on your doorstep. Amazon has been the main disruptor but other big stores are finally showing signs of life in the online…

  • Truth Above All Else

    Truth Above All Else

     Holmes Sets Back Women In Tech Something really has to get me going for me to post something. Most of the time it’s driven by joy, excitement or curiosity but this time it’s anger. Yes anger. I am angry at what Theranos did. When the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) throws out terms like ‘fraud’…