January 8, 2025

Recession and Your Business

Good Morning  A few weeks ago I wrote about whether we were going to have a recession.  Click here to read it. A few people contacted me about it, stating that they don't think we will have one. I mentioned that we might not have it this year, but maybe next year. At any rate we are due for one. … [Read more...]

Signs

Good Morning  Last Sunday my wife and I stopped by a Subway to pick up sandwiches for a late dinner. It was almost dark and we were able to see their lighted sign from a distance so we could turn in the correct parking lot. We weren't sure they were still open but saw the lights were still on and … [Read more...]

Facebook, Google & Your Business

Good Morning  On Monday it was announced that attorneys general from 48 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia were starting an investigation into Google and a number of attorneys general along with the Department of Justice were also looking into Facebook and how the companies have … [Read more...]

Difference

Good Morning   I write this well before attending the HEB Chamber networking breakfast (Good Morning HEB), which is being hosted by my friends David and Michael who own Forest Ridge Funeral Home.  I hope to see a lot of people there. There might be a couple of bankers, a few … [Read more...]

Sales Tax Free Weekend

Good Morning   This weekend August 9-11 is the back-to-school tax-free weekend here in Texas. That means a number of items related to back to school is for sale tax free. The state will not charge (in my area) 8.25% sale tax on a long list of items. If you're a store owner or work in retail you … [Read more...]

Phones Calls?

Good Morning  My business is a brick and mortar business, and as such, I have a business landline phone. I've had the same business phone number for over 20 years.  I've had clients who have called to use my services with many years in between uses. Because of this and my training in retail, … [Read more...]