UNCONVENTIONAL THINKING BLOG

Why does most PR start with a rush of anticipation that leads to a crushing disappointment? Because it is a charade. Client sees name in print, client is elated, client gets no business, client realizes: All I gained was 15 minutes of fame.
What passes [...]

The only thing slimier than cigarettes are politicians. So why can we advertise the latter and not the former on TV? No good reason!
There should be an immediate law forbidding political advertising of any kind. Period! Why do I say this? Well, in recent weeks and building to an election day crescendo, we have watched [...]

Who really won: Grasso or Spitzer?
While Spitzer fans are in a lather that their man did it again, Grasso knows he pulled off negotiations 101 and walked away rich for life. If you want $87 million, ask for $187 million and put on a staged rant when you are left with more than enough [...]

So why the hell do I write a blog? Well, I received this message from the “cool world” that blogging was “the thing.” And hell, what more could I want?
So I joined 3 trillion other people and starting writing this blog. And before I go further, given the fact that I am a [...]

From The San Jose Mercury News

Column: Small biz find slowdown antidote
By: JOYCE M. ROSENBERG
Associated Press
NEW YORK – With growing evidence that the economy is slowing, many savvy small business owners have adopted strategies that will help their companies weather a downturn.
A mixture of foresight, creativity and adherence to good business practices can help a company [...]