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What Your Business Can Learn From The U.S. Debt Crisis

BY Alex WathenMon Dec 5, 2011

As a small business owner, you can’t afford to emulate the financial habits of our federal government. Don’t drown yourself in debt--take control and act decisively.READ»

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Wall Street Got Bailouts; What About Your Business? 3 Key Facts About Bankruptcy

BY Alex WathenMon Nov 7, 2011

Many business owners are facing bankruptcy--and as the Occupy Wall Street movement reminds them, Wall Street firms got bailouts while they were left to twist in the wind. But here's the truth that escapes some small business owners: bankruptcy can offer valuable protection, and maybe even a route back to solvency--but only if you understand critical information.READ»

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Raising Capital: Don’t End Up Like Greece!

BY Alex WathenMon Oct 10, 2011

Unfortunately, for many smaller businesses, securing additional capital can be a challenge. Here are tips to keep in mind when it comes to securing cash for your business.READ»

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GM, Bank of America, And Citigroup Benefitted From “Bailouts”--Why Can’t Small Businesses?

BY Alex WathenFri Sep 30, 2011

The government has not been nearly as willing to fund small businesses as they were big banks, so many small business owners have had to make do in other ways. A primer on Debtor in Possession financing. READ»

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When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Allow Trade Credit

BY Alex WathenMon Aug 8, 2011

Trade credit is a powerful tool as long as it's used in a balanced and strategic way. Using it to keep customers and gain market share in this economy might prove to be your greatest achievement to date.READ»

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"U.S. Declares Bankruptcy!"

BY Mark GoulstonSun Jul 24, 2011

Ten years to the day of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President Obama made the announcement to the General Assembly of the United Nations that the United States was filing for bankruptcy and for the protection provided in the Chapter 11 provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code.READ»

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On the Temptation to Declare "Email Bankruptcy"

BY Robert I. Sutton, PhDMon Feb 28, 2011

The concept of email bankruptcy really hit home to me because my situation is similar to what Sherry Turkle describes. And it is no joke to me.READ»

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Blockbuster Redux: Drops Millions on National Ad Campaign Bashing Netflix … Again?

BY Austin CarrFri Nov 19, 2010

Blockbuster is jumping back in the game with a $15 to $20 million national TV ad campaign. The goal is to raise awareness for its advantages over Netflix. Wait! Haven’t we heard this before?READ»

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Has the Great Unwinding Just Begun?

BY Steve CurnutteMon Nov 1, 2010

How can a business owner forecast and plan? Are we there yet? Four facts on which to base your next company budget.READ»

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Open Thread: How Could Blockbuster Reinvent Itself to Become Relevant Again?

BY Austin CarrTue Oct 12, 2010

Blockbuster is currently searching for a new CEO. Who should they select? How can Blockbuster remake itself to compete with Netflix, Redbox, Apple, and the whole slew of companies that caused its demise?READ»

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Blockbuster Bankruptcy: A Decade of Decline

BY Austin CarrWed Sep 22, 2010

The video rental giant finally files for Chapter 11. If only it had bought Netflix for $50 million in 2000! Here are the key moments in the downfall.READ»

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Open Thread: Why Is Blockbuster Going Bankrupt?

BY Austin CarrFri Aug 27, 2010

How can the company remake itself to rival Netflix?READ»

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Blockbusted: A Netflix Knock-Out, Bad Metaphors on the Path to the Movie Monster's Bankruptcy

BY Austin CarrFri Aug 27, 2010

A look back at the best denials of Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes. READ»

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American Apparel's Dov Charney Blames Immigration Reform for Troubles in Team Conference Call

BY Austin CarrTue Aug 24, 2010

Neither American Apparel's financials nor nasty reports of sexist hiring practices are the problem, founder and CEO Dov Charney tells his employees -- and an AA rep tells us. The problem here is immigration reform. READ»

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Blockbuster: We Can Beat Bankruptcy and Netflix

BY Austin CarrThu Aug 19, 2010

Blockbuster's head of digital strategy believes his ailing company is better positioned than any company out there.READ»

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If Your Company Went Out of Business, Would Anybody Notice?

BY William TaylorTue Jul 6, 2010

One of the truly jarring dimensions of the Great Recession is the death sentence it has imposed on of hundreds of brands, even whole companies, that were once familiar parts of the business landscape. The fact that "going out of business" has become such a growth business got me thinking about that question I heard years ago from advertising legend Roy Spence.READ»

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Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes on Bankruptcy, Netflix, and Becoming the Next Apple

BY Austin CarrFri Jun 18, 2010

While it may feel like an all out tug-of-war between Blockbuster and Netflix, don't forget they aren't the only companies battling for market share. Redbox is fighting for kiosk space. Apple, Amazon, and Comcast are competing for ...READ»

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An Interview With Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes, Part I

BY Austin CarrFri Jun 4, 2010

Blockbuster last week urged its shareholders against granting Greg Meyer a seat on the board of directors. Meyer, a large shareholder in the company himself and the former CEO of kiosk company DVDXpress, filed a Blockbuster ...READ»

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Hiring The Right Bankruptcy Attorney

BY Reed AllmandFri Apr 23, 2010

Although securing a bankruptcy attorney to assist with filing is essential, it is most important to hire the right bankruptcy attorney. There are multiple ways to find an attorney, from advertisements to recommendations. In general, ...READ»

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Landlords have rights too! Sandy Hutchens addresses landlord issues.

BY Sandy HutchensThu Nov 26, 2009

Although Sandy Hutchens work focus is on tenants' rights, it is true that landlords have rights also and that disputes should ideally be resolved in a non-adversarial manner. This article deals with issues that are of concern to ...READ»