Alternative lending – as has been well covered – offers a sort of dual-edged benefit/risk to its potential customer base, especially when those potential customers are subprime borrowers. The upside is access to funds, and the need for that access is almost completely inarguable. A recent...
The on-hand staff can either be a physical retailer’s greatest asset or their biggest liability – depending on the skill set of the sales associate. At best, knowledgeable people readily available to answer questions and make useful suggestions contribute to creating the in-store experience that...
Starting with the American Revolution in 1776, the British have made a habit of successfully invading the United States. The outcomes have varied over time. In 1812 the British Invasion resulted in the White House being burned, and Andrew Jackson being elected President in the...
There are many mental images one could associate with Canada and Canadians. Scenic vistas, moose, skiing, and maple syrup, for example. But monikers like “digitally savvy” or “mobile enthusiasts” maybe not so much, though in recent weeks the Canadian mobile market has gotten a bit...
Jack Ma came to the U.S. this week and had one thing on his mind: to increase the flow of commerce into China – and Alibaba, of course. If Ma has his way, 50 percent of Alibaba’s revenues will come from outside of China, up from...
Most people start married life together taking stock of wedding gifts, maybe buying some extra household items with that seed money from generous wedding guests, or reminiscing about their honeymoon. Austin and Beccy Craig obviously thought that sounded boring and way too predictable. So, instead,...
Airbnb For One-Percenters? Lifestyles of the rich and famous – now a mouse click away. Meet Luxury Retreats, an Airbnb like service except for very wealthy people looking for very luxurious — and highly specialized — travel experiences. Founded by a 17-year-old high school student...
The wave of alternative lending options for small businesses has, without question, filled a hole in the credit markets left in the wake of the Great Recession. The old problem was that small business owners simply weren’t able to gain access to credit – and...
Depending on one’s age and nationality, the word “Russia” will conjure any number of images. Some beautiful. Some terrifying. And others are just merely strange. But while these and any other number of onion-domed visions will dance around our collective consciousnesses when we think of...
