Category Archives: business

5 Things to do on a Slow December Afternoon

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

In December, there’s a lot going on, but often, nothing is getting accomplished.  If you call a business, they’re unlikely to think about starting any new business until after the first of the year, and they are working feverishly to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Logic Get In The Way

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Whitney 1 Comment

Hanging around with folks in the Marketing world has taught me a lot over the years.  One of those things is that you shouldn’t try to screw up a perfectly good story with logic. Over time, I’ve learned about everything … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Try Social?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

I was listening to NPR this morning, and someone from an Ad Agency in Virginia was saying that because of the election, there’s been little opportunity for local businesses to get their own ads for the holidays and more on … Continue reading →

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8 Tips on Great Presentations

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been giving a lot of presentations to a wide range of groups. Often, I watch other people give presentations and try to pick up tips from what other people do well, and where I … Continue reading →

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Back to School and Consumer Spending

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

I just finished an article in the New York Times talking about the delay in the traditional Back To School spending many retailers count on, and the larger economy bets on for its overall health.  I know we’ve prepared for … Continue reading →

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