Question:who could be poor?
Poverty is a variable…
Many people might think of poverty as absolute, the lack of certain basic amenities, but politicians measure it in relative terms. So we could see poverty fall during the recession.
Are you poor?
Well, it depends on the income of someone you’ve never met. Poverty can be a puzzle, or at least the way it’s [...]
A franchise because they think it’s the “easy wayâ€
Many people choose to purchase a franchise because they think it’s the “easy way†to get into business for themselves. Even though most franchisors have done a really good job setting up systems, developing effective marketing strategies and providing long term support for their franchisees, make no mistake starting a business is not easy.
Owning a business [...]
Recession Proof Businesses
If frozen credit, failed car manufacturers, and dying newspapers come to mind, you’re on the mark. But how about books, beef, doctors, iPhones and candy? Surprisingly enough, these products and services reflect the Great Recession just as much as the refunding of the economy.
Below, we’ve listed five industries that are bucking economic [...]
Your business. What’s it worth and why?
Having seen several sides of business I once wrote a guide on selecting business. Although it was left as a draft. I may release it one day.
One point I made: of around 10 separate tests, Porters Force Business Analysis (standard MBA stuff) and the infamous SWOT Analysis (Strengths. Weaknesses. Opportunities. Threats) are both alive and well, and [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-25
Saturday morning and all is well. The sun is out. What a fantastic week. Off to walk the dogs. ~Good Morning~ #
POETS day. I'm off. Next appointment 1830: location The Hesketh #
Massive recruitment drive in Birkenhead job centre today. Desperate for staff. What a weird thing to say in recession. It's a dream? Nope. #
Dratt. [...]