Monthly Archives: September 2008

What is Short Selling And Why Must It Be Banned?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by drjim

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday temporarily banned short selling of shares in certain companies in emergency action aimed at boosting investor confidence amid financial turmoil. I am not a stockbroker but let me give this a try. … Continue reading →

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Some of the Reasons Why Businesses Fail

Posted on September 17, 2008 by drjim

Here is an interesting article about the reasons for failure in business.  There are many more reasons that could be sited but the ones listed here are valid.  Jim Why Businesses Fail By Carolyn Clayton There are many different reasons … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is This Thing Called Strategy?

Posted on September 16, 2008 by drjim

What, Exactly, Is This Thing Called ‘Strategy’? By James R McCarthy “STRATEGY is a style of thinking, a conscious and deliberate process, an intensive implementation system, the science of insuring FUTURE SUCCESS.” – Pete Johnson- American Jazz Pianist 1904-1967. Here … Continue reading →

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