Monthly Archives: April 2012

Run Your Business Like Jobs

Steve Jobs, that is. Even since his death, Steve Jobs continues to create ripples in the business world. The recently published book about Apple by Fortune author Adam Lashinsky highlights some amazing tidbits that organizations can learn from Apple. Here … Continue reading

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The second-lowest level of inventory

Triangle housing trends. That was the second-lowest level of inventory Metrostudy has recorded in its 13 years of surveying the region. The lowest was recorded the prior quarter. The number of finished but vacant new homes on the market is … Continue reading

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All Business is Not Good Business

While your product or service may be beneficial to the vast majority, not every client is worth the effort. A business filled with clients who are consistently looking for a “better deal” – or are otherwise causing you to lose … Continue reading

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” –Wayne Gretzky

Hopefully, more people will be taking a shot at buying a home, with home ownership regaining its appeal as rents head higher. A real estate research firm reported average apartment rents UP 2.7% last year, while the national vacancy rate … Continue reading

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