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31

The new Lost Generation

July 31, 2006 | 2 Comments

The New York Times is in the middle of a fascinating series on America’s “missing men,” with an installment today called Men Not Working, and Not Wanting Just Any Job.
Millions of men like Mr. Beggerow — men in the prime of their lives, between 30 and 55 — have dropped out of regular work. They […]

Jul

31

Adventures in marketing tunnelvision

July 31, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes, even smart people do dumb things when they get their minds set in stone on stuff. Observe.
One of the exercises I’m engaged in for this marketing plan that I’m re-writing has to do with re-examining the Microbusiness News Briefs — my free newsletter. I’ve been writing a free newsletter of one sort or another […]

Jul

29

I hate to say I told you so

July 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The New York Times reports this morning that the economy slowed dramatically during the second quarter of 2006.
You knew that, right?
The housing market has pretty much tanked, with residential investments declining 6.3% (”shaving 0.4 percent off output growth”). As a result, growth in consumer spending was cut in half (down to 2.5% from 4.8% in […]

Jul

28

Journal Blogger, media star

July 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Tuesday’s Microbiz LIVE show was a blast. I had an interesting and informative coversation on Net neutrality with Scott, Ron and Kris, and a good time was had by all. You can access the show for either streaming or download here.
Next Tuesday, August 1st, I’ll be appearing on Anita Campbell’s Small Business Trends Radio show, […]

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