2003 | Jeff Harbaugh

Consolidation, War, and a Lousy Economy;Skateboarding Will Be Fine, Thank You Very Much

It doesn’t seem fair. Okay, after the 90s, some economic slow down was inevitable and most industries are having to deal with it. Skateboarding, after a few years of simply spectacular growth was due for a consolidation, and we’re getting it in spades. War, of course, isn’t good for already soft consumer spending- too many people staying home to […]

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Hey! Look at All the Retailers! Good News From Vegas

Trade Shows

Flying in from ASR in Long Beach, where the consensus was that the number of retailers was down significantly, it was a relief to get to the SIA show in Vegas and see the place jumping. It was simply the best show since some time in the mid 90s. Not just by energy level but, in my

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Focus on Expense Control; A New Business Model for Skateboarding

Financial Management, Skateboarding

Well, maybe not a new business model. Expense control is always important. But somehow, in every industry I’ve ever seen, it’s always assigned a lower priority when you’re selling everything you can make. Cash flow makes it easier to not worry so much about how you’re spending your money. You’ve no doubt noticed that skateboarding (especially in hard

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