Tech Companies: The New Big Brother

As a high school student I remember reading the novel 1984 by George Orwell. After reading that novel, I recall wondering what it would be like living in an oligarchic society where the government is watching my every move. I think it is fair to say that most people that have read that book may …

Access to My Customers Is Off Limits

In business, your customer list and the protection of your customers from the internal workings of your company are important. This is why a sly move by Intuit has me steaming. I recently upgraded my QuickBooks software from QuickBooks 2008 to QuickBooks 2010. Normally, I upgrade every two years because of two reasons. First, based …

Dollars and Sense Behind the Best Buy’s Buy Back Program

A few months ago, Best Buy introduced their Buy Back Program. The general idea of the program is that Best Buy will buy back your old electronics when you are ready to upgrade. As everyone knows, technology changes so often. That means yesterday’s new item is today’s closet stuffer. On the surface, this fact makes …

Social Networking: The New Tool For Debt Collectors

I am sure you have heard that you should not post anything on your social media account that you do not want your current or next employer to see. So, you have probably avoided placing pictures of yourself at wild parties and pictures with a shot or glass of your favorite beverage in your hand …

Dr. Clyde Lettsome is an Exhibitor for the SEM Link Career Fair

Dr. Clyde Lettsome, Ph.D., P.E., M.E.M., has been asked to participate as an exhibitor for the 4th annual Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link (SEM Link) Career Fair. SEM Link is a nonprofit organization, founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2005. The program promotes student achievement and career exploration in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and …