Topic: George Van Horn

Is Your Industry Hot or Not?

No matter how experienced an entrepreneur you are or how solid your business idea is, there will always be factors outside your control. "What you're really looking for is an industry that's growing faster than the general economy," says George ...
Entrepreneurs have enough to worry about with managing their companies' daily operations, but what if in the next decade, your entire industry is, as the British say, made redundant? "Over long periods of time, the competitor that might be the most difficult ...
Cut costs without eroding your brand; Research firm lists decade's best and worst industriesPRICE WARS: Meanwhile, BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. are able to offer even lower prices with membership fees. Because of its cult status, the ...
Bright spot for the tanning industry; bartering in the modern age; holiday shopping in advanceBARTERING IN THE MODERN AGE: "The market right now is perfect for bartering, whether you're a landscape artist, restaurant owner or a printing company," said Bob Reiss ...
It's obvious that the Obama administration has inspired a push toward sustainability in corporate America in recent months. Unfortunately, the same is not true for the recycling industry. Research from IBISWorld reveals that recycling is expected to decline in 2009. George ...

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If You Waited Until the Last Minute, Retailers Still Have Lots of Turkeys for YouGOBBLE, GOBBLE: While the general rule of thumb has been to purchase a Thanksgiving turkey far in advance, it may be a good idea to wait until the ...