Over the past decade more and more people are getting fired, getting downsized, or getting fed up with their corporate jobs and embark on the journey as a small business owner. Unfortunately, most of the new small business owners fail to consider their marketing plans or strategy. There are many […]
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A Scientific Conversation of Non-Pharmaceutical Drugs by a PhD – Book Review
Surely, you’ve considered the huge amount of pharmaceuticals we deploy into our society. Perhaps you’ve considered the costs as a tax payer or the cost increases on your insurance policy for health care. I bet you’ve even thought about the usage of psychiatric drugs in our schools, yes, I know […]
Have a Nonprofit – Consider an Umbrella Policy
Not long ago, I was checking on liability insurance for a nonprofit start-up, a local art, music and literature club. We were looking into real costs for running the group in order to prepare a business plan and the attached proformas. Insurance is a real cost, something the group really […]
Grier’s Almanac: 200 Years of Service
One of my favorite “reads” are almanacs. From the formerly named Information Please almanac to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, these handy paperback books contain a wealth of information on virtually any subject, particularly the more generalized tomes such as Information Please. In November 2005, I visited my locally owned drugstore […]
Low Risk Options Strategies – Part I
I attended a gathering early this week with a group of friends and one of them shared with me his experience on value investing, and this prompted me to write this article to share my view on this subject given the current market conditions. If you are not familiar with […]
Why Is It Government’s Job to Pay for Hospital Supplies?
Our Industrial Medical Complex is out-of-control, and we know this by looking at the cost of healthcare, medicines, health insurance, and hospital stays. We are getting reamed by the system, and there is nothing we can do about it. Adam Smith warned us about the risks of big business and […]
Maybe Universal Healthcare Could Assist People Afflicted With COVID-19
President Obama did all that he could to guarantee healthcare to all American citizens. Moreover, he tried to ensure that even people with pre-existing conditions could at least sign up for insurance. In the past, they had often been denied coverage since insurance companies were keen on making big profits […]
Backyard Shed Plans – Hipped Roof Shed
Using a hipped roof on your backyard shed, is yet another style that can be used. The hipped or hip roof, is a roof design consisting of four sides. Each side slopes down towards one of the four walls. The slope of each side is usually not very steep. A […]
BB Chart: A Method for Targeting Benefits and Barriers in Business Opportunities
Business leaders are always looking for new opportunities to reduce costs or increase profits. However, these opportunities may only be discussed during strategic meetings, often by doing an analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (aka SWOT). SWOT is a great tool for leaders to see where the business has been, […]
Hawaiian TV News – Stolen Kayak, Surfboard Through Window of Car On the H1
Not long ago, I was discussing watercraft and boat insurance with an insurance agency owner in Kailua Hawaii, I guess he noticed I was wearing a Kailua Canoe Club sweat shirt. We discussed some of the types of water toy, boat, and marine businesses he insured. He noted that everyone […]