Email is a powerful tool for business. However, the ease of using email can also be a curse when mistakes are made. In my experience, one of the most seemingly innocent, yet problematic tools in email is the ‘Reply All’ feature. (more…)
What do these three things have in common – shrinkage. In recent weeks, there have been many stories about how manufacturers of these products, and many others, are reducing the size or quantity of their products in an effort to hold pricing steady. This shrinkage ranges by product and category, but I have seen anywhere from 5% to 14% shrinkage in grocery items alone. Manufacturers argue that in order to give the customer the product to which they are accustom at the same price, they must reduce the quantity. But isn’t this just a sneaky way of raising prices? Why don’t companies find a better, more innovative way to competitively deliver product instead of just raising prices or reducing quantity?
So what does this have to do with business and law? (more…)
Every day business people are confronted with confidentiality agreements. Although they may seem benign or commonplace, they can have some potentially disastrous consequences if not correctly approached. What do they really mean? When are they appropriate? What should they include? What are the potential pitfalls? This Top 10 List discusses some important considerations every business person should think about when considering a confidentiality agreement. (more…)
