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We all know the death knell of any business is stagnation. You have to be constantly improving, innovating, and growing your business or else run the risk of falling behind. And in this economy, you can’t afford to fall behind. Chances are you’ll get left in the dust and never recover. The same goes for…

Yesterday I read that a survey found 45% of Americans across all income levels would rather skip “Christmas” because the holiday season simply brings too much financial pressure. Many blamed retailers for over commercializing the holiday to the point where consumers have to go into debt just to keep up with “The Joneses”! That’s just…

The 2012 Presidential election is over . . . finally. Are you as exhausted as me from the wall-to-wall coverage and the ceaseless campaigning and spin that we’ve been inundated with since, it seems, the last election? Does it feel like we’ve been treading water for the past year or two, simply waiting for this election to…

As many of you know, after four years of developing Barrel O’Monkeyz into a full service virtual marketing firm, I have decided over the last four months to shift my attention towards my next big venture. With that being said, my blogging will not stop nor will my creativity, ideas and the fun that go…

Watching “Superstorm Sandy” roll up the eastern seaboard last week—albeit from the comfort and safety of my west coast apartment!—got me to thinking about crisis management. Namely, what would I do if disaster struck, natural or manmade? How would I respond personally, professionally? Of course, living in California means I should already be quite aware…

Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual “Celebration of Hope Gala” benefiting the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, to be held November 16, 2012 at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic brain disorder that results in the loss of all mental and physical capabilities. Presently, there is no effective treatment or…