Celebrating Independence

Originally this post ran in February of 2011 and has since ran more than once resulting from when I suddenly get quizzed by a subscriber or other in a “Didn’t you write or speak about getting ready or planning for such a while back?” fashion. I originally penned this when Greece was in turmoil for…

I was made aware and sent the following screenshot from one of my readers. (Although I’ve found my articles either referenced by or, on the pages of major media sites across the globe, this one is special to me. Having grown up with Great Grandparents who were first generation Irish. I found myself laughing inside…

For the first time in what seems like an eternity the “markets” experienced a hiccup. And with it came a brief, yet far from terminal sell off. Declines of around 1 or 2% used to be viewed as average, routine, no-big-deal, and such. But that was then, and this is now. For today in a…

In the span of just a few weeks one of the most celebrated CEO’s of the current era has gone from what can only be described as Hero – to Zero. As I type this Apple™ the once celebrated $Trillion market cap phenom has lost nearly 40% of its value. Rounding out the sheer size…

It seems before the paint was even dry as to how they’ll proceed after ending QE, a decision was made to apply yet another coat in an attempt to cover any previous “blotches.” The issue that seems lost is: This was their first opportunity to move out from the proverbial “painted themselves into a corner”…

(My column as appeared in Upmarket Magazine week of Jan. 22nd) In today’s world of ever-changing economic conditions one thing remains constant, “If you’re in business, you need to sell, period!” Of course this comes as no shock to anyone. However the excuse of having no time as the owner, founder, chief cook, and bottle…