Archive for March, 2010

Make Money on eBay – Can The Little Guy Still Make Money on eBay?

March 31st, 2010
Make Money on eBay - Can The Little Guy Still Make Money on eBay?

I get this question a lot and it has three answers: “Yes,” “no” and “maybe.” Let’s see which one applies to you.

There is no doubt that it is much harder for the individual operating out of their home to make money on eBay today than it was even a couple of years ago. When I started on eBay in 1999, eBay was a license to print money. A little guy (or gal) like your or me could sell almost anything and make money. As far » Read more: Make Money on eBay – Can The Little Guy Still Make Money on eBay?

The Lazy Person’s Way to an Outstanding Entertainment System

March 31st, 2010
The Lazy Person's Way to an Outstanding Entertainment System

HDTV, digital TV, digital video recorder, dolby 7.1 surround sound, plasma screens, LCD’s, recievers and hi-fidelity theater speakers. Unless you spend all your time reading technical manuals how do you make sense of all those terms when all you want to know is how to build a great home entertainment system? Despite all the options and information available, you can make a simple choice and have the latest and greatest technolo » Read more: The Lazy Person’s Way to an Outstanding Entertainment System

The Art and Science of Comparison…stock Research as if you Were Acquiring the Whole Company

March 30th, 2010
The Art and Science of Comparison...stock Research as if you Were Acquiring the Whole Company

Years ago, I found myself the COO of a company in the quick service restaurant industry. The board of directors charged me with the responsibility to make that company growquickly but within reason. We knew that the quickest and best way to do that was by making competitive, but sensible acquisitions; so I researched, negotiated and bought as many other similarly franchised outlets as I could; until the board said “stop….now » Read more: The Art and Science of Comparison…stock Research as if you Were Acquiring the Whole Company