Shutting down a business
For the last five years, I’ve run a small electronics supply chain business as a kind of “side hustle.” I sourced a niche category of consumer electronic devices and arranged for distribution. The business was profitable… in the last few years, I made around $50,000/year on volumes of about $1M/year. And it didn’t take too…
Why you should use your miles now, even as a Delta frequent flyer.
This post was inspired by a thread on Twitter with Jaime Primak that made me realize that there are many of you out there sitting on a ton of SkyMiles wondering, “What do I do with these?” Maybe you’ve been a road-warrior business traveler for the past two decades and have millions of miles in…
How to think about the value of credit card rewards and benefits.
I get asked all the time by friends and colleagues if they should sign up for a new credit card for [insert reason here]. Ultimately whether I recommend signing up for a new credit card comes down to one question: Will you receive quantifiable value out of the credit card that is well in excess…
Connecting with your colleagues: The most important thing you can do at work.
In the “before times” when we were all at the office, I always started out my week the same way. Monday mornings, I would take deliberate time to do “rounds” and catch up with my colleagues and work friends. Some may see time spent catching up with colleagues, asking them about their weekends, or learning…
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About Me
Hi. I’m Aaron. I’m a travel nerd, miles and points enthusiast, aviator, business strategist, contract bridge player, entrepreneuer, and electric vehicle advocate. In addition to freelance writing and business consulting, I blog here about a variety of topics, but mostly travel and miles and points.
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Aaron M. Hurd 