I had no idea that the Ray-Ban brand had fallen sharply from it’s high-tone perch. Fortune.com published a recent post giving a short background on the slippage of Ray-Ban and the steps that its parent company, Luxottica, took to retool the luxury brand. Luxottica, the Italian eyewear giant, purchased Baush & Lamb, which included Ray-Ban, in 1999 for ...
Category Running a Business
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Economic Facts to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
In honor of Mexican Independence Day, I thought I would share some economic facts about the connections between Mexico and the United States. The following infographic shows how both countries fuel each other's economies in a 24-hour period. Two surprising data points for me were that: 6 million US jobs depend on trade with Mexico ...
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Don’t Miss an Opportunity or a Sunrise
Have you ever missed an opportunity? Did you drop the ball on an idea that would have made a difference in your business? Or did wait too long and miss the sunrise? One skill that business owners need to develop is honing their perceptions to become aware of opportunities. Opportunities not only bring new clients or ...
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What do seniors think about technology?
Today is National Seniors Day. Let's take a look at a few facts about today's senior population. In a report based on various sources of demographic data, the U.S. Census Bureau said there were 41.4 million people age 65 or older in the United States in July 2011, up from 40.3 million in April 2010. The ...
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Celebrate Red Rose Day With Your Customers
What an enjoyable holiday – Red Rose Day. That's right June 12 is Red Rose Day. We all know that this beautiful, fragrant flower is a well-known symbol of love. Who better to show your appreciation than your customers? To help you celebrate this holiday with your customers, I’ve compiled a few Rose Day ideas ...
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Is time slipping on the US Export-Import Bank?
This month there has been quite a bit of intense discussion about small business in Washington D.C. The discussions have revolved around the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). As with most issues in Washington, there are strong arguments "for" and "against". If you're a business owner, I think this topic is important to ...