May 25 2012
In the Beginning…There Was Ancient Money Historians believe Cattle were the first early form of money and have found evidence dating as far back as 9000 BC. The first coins date back to 2000 BC in the Bronze Age where they were shaped like cattle. In the 12th Century during the Crusades, [...]
Apr 25 2012
As a business owner, you make a lot of critical decisions when choosing your operating model, and one that always leaves me scratching my head, is why a business would refuse to accept credit or debit cards. During a recent trip to a deli I was greeted by a hand written sign with the stern [...]
Feb 10 2012
Once you turn 16, you’re generally able to start working in the United States. On my 16th birthday, I went down to a local restaurant and applied to be a waitress, which turned into my first job. I learned a lot and wanted to pass along some of my wisdom, and ideas on how to [...]
Dec 29 2011
Recently I stopped to get a snack at a local fast food place. The teen-ager waiting on me was new and was being shadowed by the manager. As I handed him a ten dollar bill for my $5.52 meal, the manager showed him how to make change…“He gets $4.48 back…coins first…forty eight, 1 Quarter, 2 [...]