Written by: Staff writer - BusinessDetroit.com
Wow...what a crazy time of year. I got run over in a Best Buy the other day by two young ladies wanting to get their hands on a Nintendo Wii. I saw my life flash before my eyes when these two young ladies proceeded to hip check me into the Cd racks. I feel to my knees with a shock feeling in my stomach. As I laid flat on my back with a copy of Office space DVD on my chest not one soul would give me a helping hand to get up. They of course stepped over me and gave me a look as if I was in their way.
That's when I decided to focus my holiday shopping online and so far I haven't been hip checked or stepped over. This year I would highly recommend you to shop online where I've found some great offers.
www.redwheelbarrow.com - Video Games and electronic's - 20 -50% off
www.Amazon.com - Everything from Books to Gadgets - 10% on up with used items as well
www.woodwardavenue.com - Jewelry and Watches - 30% off on most items all in stock.
www.etoys.com - Amazing Toy selection, blows Toysrus out of the water.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Detroit Ranked the Most Dangerous
Written by: Andy Watkins - Editor - BusinessDetroit.com
Rankings: Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
1. Detroit, Michigan
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Flint, Michigan
4. Oakland, California
5. Camden, New Jersey
Well at least Detroit and Michigan took first place in something in this country. What a mess our state is in and now this news reports gets piled onto our already dreadful economy. It's not bad enough we are one of the highest in unemployment with our very own automakers bailing out on us everyday. The FBI report came out and the local stations like Detroit's Fox news, WXYZ and WDIV all ran stories about this new report, but since it was noted nothing has been improved.. Yes, I know it's only been a short time, but why isn't the Mayor of Detroit stepping up to the plate and cleaning house. The police chief and other City of
Detroit officials have pointed out that the facts are not true.....come on....you don't need the report to tell us that crime is a huge problem in Detroit. It's time that the tax payers take a stand on this issue and make the Mayor of Detroit and the neighboring communities to become more proactive in solutions for our Detroit Area. We should be demanding improvements and if we just get lip service ask for recalls. If that doesn't work, then next time we have to vote make sure it counts.
To the Mayor of Detroit, Business Leaders, Detroit and surrounding leaders it's time to improve our situation and go back to the basics and take our city back from the criminals. Policies and laws need to be enforced with the city limits. If a building is condemned then it needs to be turned over the the city if not improved. Take all the condemed buildings, homes and structures and link them to become the largest urban park system in the United States. It's time to clean up our city with aggressive measures. Well...what are you waiting for....get moving!
Rankings: Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
1. Detroit, Michigan
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Flint, Michigan
4. Oakland, California
5. Camden, New Jersey
Well at least Detroit and Michigan took first place in something in this country. What a mess our state is in and now this news reports gets piled onto our already dreadful economy. It's not bad enough we are one of the highest in unemployment with our very own automakers bailing out on us everyday. The FBI report came out and the local stations like Detroit's Fox news, WXYZ and WDIV all ran stories about this new report, but since it was noted nothing has been improved.. Yes, I know it's only been a short time, but why isn't the Mayor of Detroit stepping up to the plate and cleaning house. The police chief and other City of
Detroit officials have pointed out that the facts are not true.....come on....you don't need the report to tell us that crime is a huge problem in Detroit. It's time that the tax payers take a stand on this issue and make the Mayor of Detroit and the neighboring communities to become more proactive in solutions for our Detroit Area. We should be demanding improvements and if we just get lip service ask for recalls. If that doesn't work, then next time we have to vote make sure it counts.
To the Mayor of Detroit, Business Leaders, Detroit and surrounding leaders it's time to improve our situation and go back to the basics and take our city back from the criminals. Policies and laws need to be enforced with the city limits. If a building is condemned then it needs to be turned over the the city if not improved. Take all the condemed buildings, homes and structures and link them to become the largest urban park system in the United States. It's time to clean up our city with aggressive measures. Well...what are you waiting for....get moving!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Lions vs Packers
Written by: Andy Watkins - Editor BusinessDetroit.com
In Detroit it is Thanksgiving tradition to watch the Detroit Lions play football. It doesn't matter if they win or lose the fact is it's one of the few times that the entire family get's to yell at the the TV together. Well this year it's going to be a tough one. The Detroit Lions have an improved team, but those Green Bay Packers seem to be unstoppable. Thanksgiving in Detroit is perfect....first I'll get up and put on my fluffy slippers make my hot coffee and turn on the tube to watch the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, then start on the side dishes while getting ready to watch some football. After the game I sit back and eat a huge carbo meal with close friends and family. Thanksgiving Day in Detroit is a perfect day. Go Lions!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BusinessDetroit.com
In Detroit it is Thanksgiving tradition to watch the Detroit Lions play football. It doesn't matter if they win or lose the fact is it's one of the few times that the entire family get's to yell at the the TV together. Well this year it's going to be a tough one. The Detroit Lions have an improved team, but those Green Bay Packers seem to be unstoppable. Thanksgiving in Detroit is perfect....first I'll get up and put on my fluffy slippers make my hot coffee and turn on the tube to watch the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, then start on the side dishes while getting ready to watch some football. After the game I sit back and eat a huge carbo meal with close friends and family. Thanksgiving Day in Detroit is a perfect day. Go Lions!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BusinessDetroit.com
Monday, November 19, 2007
Turkey Day is almost here and I'm cheating
Written by: Andy Watkins - BusinessDetroit.com Editor
Well this year I'm going to cheat on Thanksgiving. I was sold on the idea of a pre-made Turkey Dinner sold by Boston Market at my neighborhood Kroger store. What a wonderful idea....just heat and eat says the menu. I have to admit I'm a terrible cook if it can't be microwaved then I'm not eating it. Well I'm having everyone over for a Thanksgiving Dinner and I don't want it to be a disaster, so this pre-made Boston Market meal might be the perfect solution.
We will still make the side dishes, so most of the meal will be homemade, just not the Turkey...and really who cares. Turkey Day wouldn't be official without watching the Detroit Lions and now that I will have more time on my hands due to the pre-made Turkey I will have more time to become frustrated watching the good old Detroit Lions.
Holiday Tips:
1. Buy a pre-made Turkey - free up your time and enjoy the holiday - ( Krogers, Boston Market, Honey Baked Ham companies)
2. Time the dinner, so you can watch the Game
3. Pre make the pumpkin pies the night before. They taste much better the next day.
4. Drop cloth under the kids table...trust me it's a great idea.
5. Shop online for Christmas shopping ( Great Deals on line) at these best online picks:
www.Woodwardavenue.com
www.Amazon.com www.Etoys.com www.jcp.com www.overstock.com
Happy Thanksgiving !
Well this year I'm going to cheat on Thanksgiving. I was sold on the idea of a pre-made Turkey Dinner sold by Boston Market at my neighborhood Kroger store. What a wonderful idea....just heat and eat says the menu. I have to admit I'm a terrible cook if it can't be microwaved then I'm not eating it. Well I'm having everyone over for a Thanksgiving Dinner and I don't want it to be a disaster, so this pre-made Boston Market meal might be the perfect solution.
We will still make the side dishes, so most of the meal will be homemade, just not the Turkey...and really who cares. Turkey Day wouldn't be official without watching the Detroit Lions and now that I will have more time on my hands due to the pre-made Turkey I will have more time to become frustrated watching the good old Detroit Lions.
Holiday Tips:
1. Buy a pre-made Turkey - free up your time and enjoy the holiday - ( Krogers, Boston Market, Honey Baked Ham companies)
2. Time the dinner, so you can watch the Game
3. Pre make the pumpkin pies the night before. They taste much better the next day.
4. Drop cloth under the kids table...trust me it's a great idea.
5. Shop online for Christmas shopping ( Great Deals on line) at these best online picks:
www.Woodwardavenue.com
www.Amazon.com www.Etoys.com www.jcp.com www.overstock.com
Happy Thanksgiving !
Friday, November 9, 2007
Credit Squeeze in the Business World
Written by: Andy Watkins - BusinessDetroit.com Editor
Well more bad news for small businesses. It looks like we have received a ton of letters and email's relating to the lack of funds from banks for their businesses. It seems that many of the banks at least in the Detroit area have slowed down on giving out funds to small businesses or any business for that matter. We at BusinessDetroit.com called on a few banks and each one seemed to have a canned response for us. They all stated in a few words that everything is fine and we are signing up new loans just as much as ever before.
Well I know this first hand that banks have turned down many of my close friends that showed me their bank information and were amazed that they got turned down even with a credit score in the low 800's. These business individuals had great credit scores and assets, but couldn't even get a $50k loan from a bank.
So are we in a recession or not? Watching CNBC the word "Recession" popped up 11 times during the power lunch segament.
Here's the big question to the BusinessDetroit.com membership....what's next...what should a business do if they need the money, but can't get the funds from the bank? Please share your thoughts right here and we will share them on our web site at BusinessDetroit.com . Make your views known today.
Well more bad news for small businesses. It looks like we have received a ton of letters and email's relating to the lack of funds from banks for their businesses. It seems that many of the banks at least in the Detroit area have slowed down on giving out funds to small businesses or any business for that matter. We at BusinessDetroit.com called on a few banks and each one seemed to have a canned response for us. They all stated in a few words that everything is fine and we are signing up new loans just as much as ever before.
Well I know this first hand that banks have turned down many of my close friends that showed me their bank information and were amazed that they got turned down even with a credit score in the low 800's. These business individuals had great credit scores and assets, but couldn't even get a $50k loan from a bank.
So are we in a recession or not? Watching CNBC the word "Recession" popped up 11 times during the power lunch segament.
Here's the big question to the BusinessDetroit.com membership....what's next...what should a business do if they need the money, but can't get the funds from the bank? Please share your thoughts right here and we will share them on our web site at BusinessDetroit.com . Make your views known today.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Michigan's Government playing a Shell Game?
In Michigan we witnessed everyone of our elected officials crying about the budget and how we were so far in debt that we would need to make large cuts across the board and add a service tax on Michigan Businesses. Every night I would turn on the local news in the Detroit area and all the reports were about how Michigan's government might have to shut it's doors if they couldn't agree on the budget cuts and tax increase. Then I would flip on a national news channel and the reports about Michigan's poor economy is really showing it's head now due to the fact that millions needs to be cut and Govenor Granholm might add a service tax to businesses in Michigan. The entire country was watching how Michigan's economy was on the ropes and how the auto companies were pulling up stakes and moving overseas.
Now after months of debate it seems that a budget has been settled in Michigan. It looks like the tax payers and Michigan Businesses were not told the entire truth. Where's the cuts they spoke about all I saw was increases in budgets across the board with a cut to education. What are they doing in Lansing, Michigan anyway. They first tell us that it's looking really bad and we need to make serious cuts and then they turn around make minor cuts and add a tax on to businesses. They also gave the State Employees a big raise in the amount of $147 million.
Business in the Detroit area are hurting on every level with our major industry leaving the State of Michigan and now our own State government tells us a story just so they can add a service tax to businesses.
Sorry enough with the shell game it's time that our State of Michigan elected officials tell the truth and resign their positions. They have done only harm to businesses in Michigan. We will broadcast our disappointment at BusinessDetroit.com about our elected officials and if you've read this blog please contact your representative in your area and demand answers.
Now after months of debate it seems that a budget has been settled in Michigan. It looks like the tax payers and Michigan Businesses were not told the entire truth. Where's the cuts they spoke about all I saw was increases in budgets across the board with a cut to education. What are they doing in Lansing, Michigan anyway. They first tell us that it's looking really bad and we need to make serious cuts and then they turn around make minor cuts and add a tax on to businesses. They also gave the State Employees a big raise in the amount of $147 million.
Business in the Detroit area are hurting on every level with our major industry leaving the State of Michigan and now our own State government tells us a story just so they can add a service tax to businesses.
Sorry enough with the shell game it's time that our State of Michigan elected officials tell the truth and resign their positions. They have done only harm to businesses in Michigan. We will broadcast our disappointment at BusinessDetroit.com about our elected officials and if you've read this blog please contact your representative in your area and demand answers.
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