Monthly Archives: November 2009 »
Tech Review: Finally an idiot-proof, free accounting software
I refuse to learn Quick Books and have given up on Quicken, for which I paid $100 that I will not be getting back. There also isn’t enough time in the day to learn
Read More »Circuit City HQ returned to lender
Two commercial properties – including the former headquarters of Circuit City – have gone back to lenders
Read More »NewsFeeds 11.17.09
Company cutting 185 jobs at Norfolk call center (Virginian-Pilot) Advanced Services Inc., a subsidiary of GE, will close its customer call center here next year, laying off 185 workers, a company executive said Monday.
Read More »$200 million in bonds; fuggetaboutit
The bond market isn’t frozen. In fact, it’s a good time for municipalities to borrow at near-record lows. The Virginia Resources Authority just sold $200 million in bonds for 15 entities.
Read More »Monday Q&A: Does sex still sell?
Alison Miller didn’t plan on getting in the business of selling adult toys and DVDs, but now she runs what was recently voted the best adult store in the country.
Read More »Elements of renewable energy; Unite!
Representatives from all sorts of renewable energy sectors came together under one roof last week for the first ever Virginia Alternative and Renewable Energy Conference held at the Richmond Omni
Read More »NewsFeeds 11.16.09
Central Va. entrepreneur envisions owning 100 hotels (Times-Dispatch) Until P.C. Amin came to Richmond, he’d never stayed in a hotel. Now the Indian-born entrepreneur and his family own 37 of them — making Amin
Read More »Electronics retailer opens in former Short Pump Circuit City
hhgregg opened their new Short Pump Town Center store last Thursday in the building that formerly housed Circuit City. The store is currently in a soft opening phase, with grand opening to take on
Read More »How can fast food places survive on the dollar menu
I’ve been amazed at how low prices are at fast food chains. If I’m out and about during the day, I’ll pop in at McDonald’s or Burger King, and get two sandwiches off the
Read More »Declaration of independence from health care legislation
In a new twist for our Guest Opinions, local attorney Tom Bowden discovers his inner Thomas Jefferson and declares his independence from the current health care legislation.
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