Whether one agrees or not with the current policy of sending US ships into harms way, one thing should never be questioned; is the respect for the men and women that stand aboard those ships. Let alone their families which they leave behind, sometimes in a communications “black out” condition. (more…)
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Why Knowing Just The “Numbers” Is Meaningless
Here’s a quick real-time example to answer those which want to live and die by “numbers” alone. Where extrapolation of the numbers are de facto as proof of why something (marketing plan, business investment, fill in the blank) should proceed. (more…)
Turn Around vs Merry Go Round
The news is awash with the disastrous happenings to befell on some of the nation’s oldest, and at one time, most trusted brand names. i.e., JC Penny®, Sears®, HP®, Microsoft®, and others. Understanding what needs to be the next move for each is not only formidable; it may just be terminal. (more…)
Profiting At The Bottom Line™
This month’s focus: Not Everyone Wants A Better System
Whether you manage or own a company. You’ll hear many complaints within all levels of business. Whether it be departments, customers, suppliers, or any others. Usually the first thing to be blamed is: “The system.” (more…)
The Dreaded: It’s Different This Time!
For anyone that’s been either following or actively trading the markets over the last four years. The over used, and now maligned phrase, “It’s different this time.” has for all intents and purposes become not only irrelevant rather, has taken on the same implications as being lumped in with crying wolf, or riling up Ms. Little. However, the only bird that hasn’t (or more likely wont) taken notice of the past weeks market gyrations – is an ostrich. (more…)
