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Most of Bill’s current writings appear on Forbes.com where he is a Senior Contributor.

24 Jan 2012

American Manufacturing and Distribution: Surviving a European Economic Meltdown?

Business Strategy Economy

American manufacturers are enjoying a moderate recovery, but Europe’s financial crisis poses a great risk to both factories and the wholesalers who are both up-stream and down-stream from them. That recovery is shown by an …

14 Jan 2012

Exports: Risk of Recession Rising

Business Strategy Economy

Maybe I’m a little jumpy, having just created a series of videos about business planning with a risk of recession. Today’s foreign trade data worry me. If the United States economy is going to turn …

13 Jan 2012

Business Planning With a Risk of Recession: Strategic Initiatives

Business Strategy Economy

I posted a video about how to do economic contingency planning for the risk of recession with respect to your business's strategic initiatives on my Forbes.com page. Here's the introduction: The economic forecast has a …

11 Jan 2012

Business Planning With a Risk of Recession

Business Strategy Economy

I've posted a new video on my Forbes.com page on the subject Business Planning With A Risk of Recession. Here's the introduction: We economists are predicting light to moderate growth this year, but we’re also …

2 Jan 2012

An Economic Forecast for the Timber Industry, 2012-2013

Economy

Wood products demand is far more sensitive to the economy than demand for almost any other product. The outlook for the next two years is moderately positive, at least compared to the weak domestic markets …

31 Dec 2011

The Making of an Economist

Courtesy of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (Hat tip to Peter Conerly.)

30 Dec 2011

Vendor Performance a Continuing Problem as Economy Grows

Business Strategy Economy

Although the economy is not growing rapidly, some companies are anticipating strong growth and recognizing the challenges that growth can present. Yes, growth is not always easy. There can be challenges to financial resources, labor …

28 Dec 2011

South Korea Economic Forecast, 2012-2013: A Business Perspective

Economy

United States businesses sold nearly $40 billion worth of goods to South Korea last year, a record volume. Over the first three quarters of 2011 we’re running 13 percent above last year’s pace, so South …

21 Dec 2011

Japan’s Economic Forecast, 2012-2013: A Business Perspective

Economy

Japan has had some difficult times, but its economy is still vitally important to many American businesses. Our exports to Japan totaled $60 billion last year, and so far this year they are running 10 …

19 Dec 2011

China’s Economic Forecast, 2012-2013: A Business Perspective

Economy

China’s economy is increasingly important to many American businesses. Even if your company doesn’t export, you may be selling to another company that depends on China for a significant portion of its revenues. I’m not …

15 Dec 2011

Consumer Spending: Lesson from the Telecom Industry

Business Strategy Economy

Consumer spending fell and gradually recovered–-but that’s not the whole story. Stressful times change the composition of spending as well as the total level, a lesson that all business leaders should understand. Earlier this year …

13 Dec 2011

Should a Business Buy Its Own Building in This Real Estate Market

Business Strategy Economy Real Estate

Should a business buy its own building in this market? A small business owner recently asked me that very question. I think it’s a great idea to consider in many areas, given the weak real …