Take a look at the e-commerce sales totals from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it’s clear: Consumers are embracing online shopping like never before.
For Online Shoppers, It’s the Most
Who’s to Blame for Hewlett-Packard’s Multi-Billion Dollar Autonomy Debacle?
The fallout from Hewlett-Packard’s purchase of software company Autonomy, which has turned into a multi-billion dollar debacle, keeps getting worse. Last week, after a several-months-long investigation, H.P. announced an $8.8 …
The $7 Cup of Starbucks: A Logical Extension of the Coffee Chain’s Long-Term Strategy
This week Starbucks began selling a cup of coffee for $7. This may seem ridiculous, but it’s the logical next step of the chain’s long-term marketing strategy.
Oh No, Canada! Are We Watching Another North American Financial Crisis Unfold?
For some time during and after the financial crisis, it was fashionable to point to Canada as a paragon of fiscal and regulatory prudence. In the years leading up to the crisis, the Canadian government ran budget surpluses, which …
Worst. Gift. Ever. The 6 Kinds of Presents You Should Never Give
A gift should make the recipient happy — or at least not sad or angry. As the gift-giving season is upon us, it’s a good time to remember that gifts are a powerful form of communication. So what messages are being sent by the holiday gifts you’ve picked out for people?
Shred the Punchcards: Belly Updates Customer Loyalty Programs
Customer loyalty program Belly gives independent merchants a sleek solution to keep customers coming back.
Keep Your To-Do List Fresh with the 3-Day Rule
A to-do list is only useful if you cross things off as often as you add tasks on. If something’s been on your list for more than three days, do one of the following:
Planning for Success in a Tough Economy
With the economy mired in the slowest recovery of the post-World War II era, conserving your resources while planning for growth remains an essential part of the small business playbook.
Jerry Sandusky Finds a New Legion of Fans. . . on eBay
Online shoppers have shown a strange affinity for Jerry Sandusky memorabilia.
Is the Student-Loan Debt Crisis Worse than We Thought?
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York delivers generally positive news about the economy with one glaring exception: student-loan debt. The amount of debt and delinquencies are climbing, and some experts say the …
Like Free Money? Bonuses Abound With Holiday Gift Card Purchases
Why buy gift cards at face value when the holiday season is filled with deals giving 20% bonuses on card purchases?
The Other Side of Warren Buffett’s Common Sense Tax Argument
Over the years, Warren Buffett has gotten a lot of miles out of his folksy charm and ability to distill elaborate financial concepts into plain English. And recently, proponents of higher tax rates for the wealthy have gotten a …