Ernie Casseta
It was the late 1930’s when my Dad first came to San Jose, and one of the first friends he made was the legendary Ernie Casseta. They were part of the automotive business community that…
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So you want to own your business?
Goble Properties has been leasing space to small businesses for seven decades. Over the years we’ve learned a few things about the owners of small businesses, including clues about whether the owner will be successful…
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Bill Murray and Business Advice
It never ceases to amaze me how much bad business advice exists and even thrives. On a recent flight I opened a copy of the airline magazine and came across this article about Bill Murray…
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How to Get Rich
The question comes in all kinds of forms. Sometimes subtle, sometimes direct, sometimes wrapped in noble hopes of changing the world, sometimes in naked self interest. However it’s asked, it is one of the most…
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Are Corporations People?
Are corporations people? When the Supreme Court made their famous Citizens United ruling, this question set off a firestorm. The flames were renewed, at least partially, with the Hobby Lobby decision. I have opinions from the…
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Social Enterprise Opportunity in Belize
Interested in a social enterprise opportunity in Belize focused on the hospitality sector? Have skills in conference center or resort management? We are actively searching for a General Manager to run Jaguar Creek. It’s a…
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Social Enterprise Stories
After decades in business it’s still fun to see others bewildered when I value people over profits, communities over growth. It’s counter-cultural.
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Reaching the Rich
I remember in college when a chapel speaker told us about his ministry to the rich. He was a pastor ministering at a church in Carmel. It was an interesting contrast to the many “serve…
