by debidrecksler | Mar 1, 2009 | Economy
As always, I ate Sunday breakfast listening to “This Week” hosted by George Stephanopoulos. Today’s guest was Peter Orszag, Office of Management and Budget Director. Orszag said ..The President’s $3.6 trillion budget proposal may increase...
by debidrecksler | Feb 28, 2009 | Business
Tonight I attended a ribbon cutting/networking event for two new businesses that opened recently in downtown Asheville. It was one of the best events I have attended since opening my chocolate business nine years ago. The energy in the room was full throttle and...
by debidrecksler | Feb 24, 2009 | Business
What happens when the job you were hired to do and the salary and/or bonuses you were promised get compromised by an employer who suffers from a sudden case of brain fog?My advice…Nip it in the bud as quickly as possible or the situation will only get worse....
by debidrecksler | Feb 22, 2009 | Consumer
My son The Attorney called me yesterday… He was aggravated because for the second time in weeks, he ordered sandwiches at a fast food establishment and needed a magnifying glass to find the meat.I am not surprised that the fast food industry has jumped on the...
by debidrecksler | Feb 21, 2009 | Business
With all the economic woes in this country, I believe it’s a perfect time for businesses to work on improving customer service skills. Even if numbers are down and things are looking bleak, businesses need to stay focused on the customers who have remained loyal...
