9 (make that 10) companies on the ropes for 2011
Interesting article on MSN Money. It talks about firms that might not make it through 2011 or much beyond that. Personally, I would hate to see Barnes and Noble go under but the numbers are compelling when it comes to e-books.
Check out the article
One firm not mentioned in the article is yours (or mine). Of course, we aren’t big enough or splashy enough to make the headlines but think about it. What is keeping you in business? This is a brutal economy. I see more stores out of business today than I did last year.
What are you doing to stay competitive? How are you investing in your operation so it gets better.
I expect to publish a new book in 2011. I probably need to get it as an ebook too based on the article.
"At first I was a bit skeptical... but you were able to slowly rule over my skepticism with your candid stories, accurate information on ‘true’ leadership and your closing statement. “Here are the tools; I have not given you application but merely the tools to be great leaders.” Your stories about the next generation and not forcing them to “pay their dues” really struck a chord as well as your analysis of generation Y and their constant need for information…"
Dan Cullen
JP Cullen & Sons, Inc.