by Doug Emerson | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
I spent two days in a student’s seat this fall learning from expert lawyers at Finger Lakes Horse Farm Business School organized by Jim Ochterski of Ontario County Cornell University Cooperative Extension about horse business contracts, business liability and...
by Doug Emerson | Nov 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
I bought a book twenty five years ago for my business library that has been an exceptional investment. The book’s pages are dog eared from use over time and filled with pencil and ink notes. I paid $8.95 for it; its value to me now is at least ten thousand times...
by Doug Emerson | Oct 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
“The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, making the 18-month slump the longest since the Great Depression, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.” After a millisecond of euphoria, I read the rest of the story....
by Doug Emerson | Sep 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
You hear I.T.E on the morning news report or read it online as you sip coffee. Your clients interject I.T.E. as they ramble when stalling a decision. You mutter I.T.E. as you stare at your dismal checking account balance. What’s I.T.E? I. T. E. is the...
by Doug Emerson | Aug 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Have you ever watched an amateur start to paint a barn? It goes like this: 1. Raise ladder into position on barn siding 2. Return to garage to get forgotten screwdriver to open paint can 3. Remove lid and return to garage to get rag to wipe spilled paint on side of...
