Category Archives: Marketing Tricks & Scams

TaxAct Scam

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Trent M

I thought this was interesting; the screenshots tell all. I started my ‘free’ federal income tax return and at no point did I ever choose the deluxe or ultimate edition or use options specific to those versions. I remained within … Continue reading →

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Most Juice Drinks are Sugar & Water

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Trent M

Most people buy juice from a grocery store from time to time. The actual ingredients of juice, however, may vary from what is advertised on the package. Perhaps this is obvious to some, but to others, they may think they’re … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Learn Secrets from your Competitors

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Trent M

Any businessperson knows the importance of research. Market research is critical for business planning. Imagine how much insight it would give you if you had a copy of your competitor’s business plan, for instance. Or, perhaps financial reports, units sold … Continue reading →

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