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Where Did The Economic Muscle Go? When an economic downturn hits, it’s the personal services folks who are among the first to feel the pain. Fitness consultants and personal trainers perform some vital services, especially in a country where personal fitness often takes a back seat to a stressful lifestyle and bad eating habits. But…
Someday Soon, We’ll Be Able To Send This Slump A Farewell Bouquet . . . . . . but until then, it’s all about keeping costs in check, making sure you have the inventory you need and no more, and helping those customers who want great-looking flowers for their special event while staying within their…
It’s All About The Numbers You can’t be a financial planner without knowing exactly what the economy has been doing. The statistics are one thing, the reports on television and in the newspapers another; the real-life impact of the worst downturn in generations can be seen in the lives of your clients—and many people who,…
Even If You’ve Got Things Wired . . . . . . a historic economic slump like this one can justifiably make any computer consultant nervous. Sure, your clients (and prospective clients) need to be acclimated to the latest technology and software, especially Windows 7. And people are always looking for someone who can really…
Welcome To A Messy Reality The economic downturn has made life difficult for entrepreneurs in just about every line of business, and cleaning services are no exception. For those firms that offer maid services, nervous homeowners are thinking about the do-it-yourself option . . . and while more businesses are looking to cut costs by…
A Bumpy Ride Take an industry that seemed to be on a smooth and steady, if unexciting, course (even the dirt bike boom has petered out, it seems; dirt bikes make up a sizable segment of the market, but that segment doesn’t seem to be growing the way it used to). Throw in an economic…
Peer Consulting for Beauty Salons Will Help Build Your Bottom Line! Even in a downturn, haircuts are a necessity. But how much is the customer willing to pay? For every loyal customer, there’s someone looking to save a few dollars. And for many, manicures and pedicures and other beauty treatments have become a luxury. Whether…
As Long As There Are Rocks And Cars . . . . . . We’ll need auto glass repair shops. But that doesn’t mean that auto glass shops are raking in the dough. Much of the money spent on windshield replacement, especially, comes from insurance companies, which have been working hard to keep their costs…
Squeezed On Both Sides Just about every ship has taken on water during the economic downturn, but the troubles in the auto body shop industry mean that more than a few boats are just about swamped. A recent industry report put it bluntly: There are too many auto body shops chasing too few customers, and…
So You Know The Law . . . Those years of hard slogging through law school (and don’t forget all that Continuing Legal Education!) have kept you up to date on the law. You know your res ipsa from your mens rea; whether you’re handling litigation or preparing documents, whether you’re working bankruptcy, divorce or…