Business Pundit

As far as consumers go, I’m not a very good one. That is, I walk into most places paranoid that someone wants to take me for a ride. Every establishment and product has to prove itself worthy of my dollars. I walked into the Ibis Hotel… Read more

To reflect a new, more mature corporate identity, Starbucks is revising its logo and removing the words from it. From the AP: …The fresh look goes with a new direction for the company as it makes its way back from its toughest times in its… Read more

This is a guest post by Stella Fayman of FeeFighters. It’s hard to believe 2010 has come to a close, but looking back, this was a great year for consumers and business owners alike when it came to payment innovations. Here’s what… Read more

This is a guest post by Brandon Walker of the website Customer Service Skills. With a downturn in the economy and a resulting reduction in sales and services, some businesses involved in sales and service may need to to lay off full-time… Read more

This is a guest post by Sylvia Rosen. Whether you’re the CEO, department manager or new employee, making goals for the upcoming year is a great way to revamp your job efficiency. In addition to your personal New Year’s resolutions, you… Read more

This is a guest post by SaleSpider CEO Russell Rothstein. Not a day goes by when I don’t read – or in some cases hear firsthand – some variation of this question: “Is social media really worth my time and effort, especially when I have… Read more

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The hacktivist group Anonymous, which took down PayPal yesterday, is continuing its online fight for Wikileaks, which was taken off various sites this week. The latest target was MasterCard’s website. CNET reports: The hacking group Anonymous… Read more

John Antonios has a simple yet comprehensive guide for following people on Twitter (click image for a larger… Read more

J. Crew has agreed to be bought out two PE groups, Sports Authority owner Leonard Green & Group and distressed buyout giant TPG Capital. From the NYTimes’ DealBook: The buyout firms will pay $43.50 a share, a nearly 16 percent premium to J…. Read more

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Nissan is recalling more than 2.1 million cars around the world for ignition problems that may cause engines to stall. From CNNMoney: Nissan said the recall extends to Nissan Armadas and Titans from 2004 to 2006, Infiniti QX56s from 2005 and… Read more

Monterrey, Mexico-based CEMEX is one of the biggest cement and building materials producers in the world. Of late, it has also become a major influence in fending off the drug gangs in its home base of Monterrey. The Wall Street Journal details… Read more

In an economy filled with zombies and sinking ships, the Ford Motor Company stands out as a beacon of success. When the recession corralled Detroit’s Big Three car companies, Ford alone refused a government bailout. But sagging profit margins, a… Read more