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Self employment is risky business. Part is that risk involves making a lot of choices. For those of us who started a company from scratch, the choices can be overwhelming. You have to make decisions on everything from office space to business opportunities, which is why the recent Chick-fil-A controversy ...Read More...

The recent political and media outrage over the U.S. Olympic uniforms being made in China, begs the question of "what kind of crisis plan were the Olympic and Ralph Lauren people following?" Questions like "You did have a crisis plan, right?", "Who recommended ...Read More...

For more than 100 years, Coca-Cola’s confidential formula has been safeguarded; it’s currently residing in a vault in Atlanta. For about 70 years, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s “11 herbs and spices” secret recipe has likewise been protected. Colonel Sanders’ handwritten ...Read More...

Nothing new in this article from Forbes, but a refreshing reminder that workplace cultures, company brands and employee loyalty all begin with human relationships. To be effective, those relations must be based on honesty, communication and the Golden Rule. Considering today's focus ...Read More...

In 2009, I created EveryDayPR  to opine my take on industry topics or current events from an experienced public relations perspective - and because I had more time on my hands due to the recession (why do people cut their marketing budgets first when that's exactly what they need ...Read More...

As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking has been commemorated in recent days, one can't help but be reminded of the magnitude of this tragedy. Hundreds lost their lives, some families severed their lineage, and others survived, but barely. As a public relations practitioner, ...Read More...

Growing up in Scranton, PA, surrounded by five sisters, Tennessee Titans Coach Mike Munchak learned early on the keys to survival on and off the football field. Speaking to a crowded room of business professionals this week, the Hall of Famer says his career started as a paper boy earning upwards of ...Read More...

UPDATE: Peyton picks Denver. Shoney’s has pancakes on their face. Nissan must make good on its offer. Let the Monday morning quarterbacking begin. So the Indianapolis Colts drop Peyton Manning (who didn’t see that coming?), and NFL teams across the country are vying for the superstar ...Read More...

Never underestimate the value of history. Never stop learning. And never cease to be amazed at the power of words. A recent study of World War I (I know, yawn, but stick with me) revealed a surprising number of factoids related to modern day language. Not only are these tidbits interesting, but their ...Read More...