Archive for June 30th, 2004
Tyler Cowen: “Milton’s best anecdote concerned opposition to the idea of a free society. He sees businessmen and academics as the two biggest problems, albeit for opposing reasons. Businessmen want freedom for all other people, only not for themselves. Then they want various subsidies, tariffs, privileges, etc. Academics want freedom for themselves, but not for [...]
In Japan you can rent a dog for $25 an hour: “Each person who rents a dog by the hour is given a leash, some tissues and a plastic bag – in case the pooch has to answer the call of nature. They also get strict instructions not to let the dogs run free, to [...]
BBB: “This week Doug and David have ideas for rising to the top, supporting your non-profit, expansion, taking it to the next level, increasing web traffic, branding your services, creative packaging, and ideas for riding out the ups and downs of business.” Listen to the entire show. You will need Real Player to listen.
The University of Illinois publishes a guide to babysitting as a business. Lots of good information for the budding babysitter in your family: How do you state your charges and collect your money? The time to discuss the fee is when you accept the sitting date. After discussing the job, just say “My charge is [...]
