Well some time has passed since my first post on this topic so I thought I’d look at the latest quarterly numbers and throw in my 2 cents. It seems like Google has been able to buck the trend this quarter at least as far as gross revenue is concerned. Apparently they have done this [...]
Posts Tagged ‘recession’
The Survivor vs. The Ostrich in American Small Business
17 Feb , 2009
Like many of you I have never lead a business through an economic downturn quite like this one, but while decidedly unpleasant, it does provide some interesting insights into the type of character among business owners. One of the many benefits of running Atlantic BT is the opportunity to meet an incredible range of business [...]
An Internet Spin on the Ails of Traditional Retailers
20 Jan , 2009
A number of retailers have been hurt by the economic downturn and have closed up shop. Possibly one of the most notable is Circuit City. The question is, could the Internet’s influence on the marketplace be an equally large factor in its demise? If you think about it the business that Circuit City is in [...]
Will Google be Hurt by Recession?
10 Dec , 2008
This is a risky post since I will likely be proven right or wrong within a few months. Where Google has so far weathered the economic turmoil relatively well, I think it may be inevitable that they take a hit like everyone else. Here’s why I think that has to happen. (for those that will [...]