The greatest businessperson of all-time remains Santa Claus, but I'm worried that Santa's lack of adoption of new technology is leaving him out in the cold for some younger stalwart to take over his role as the ultimate icon of Christmas.
by Bob Bentz
North Pole – Who’s the greatest businessman of all-time?
No, it’s not Henry Ford, nor is it John D. Rockefeller. Bill Gates? Donald Trump? Richard Branson? Mark Zuckerberg?
Give me a break.
The greatest businessman of all time is, without a doubt, Santa Claus.
Think about it. His customers return year after year. He has a factory that churns out toys 24/7 with little overhead. He has loyal employees; of course, there aren’t a lot of jobs in the world in this tough economy, so imagine how hard it is for elves these days.
Santa Claus has a promotions department that secures prime visibility in crowded malls and gets him grand marshal positions in parades all over the world. He also has a public relations staff that writes songs, poems, and even produces movies and television shows with him as the star. His stamina is amazing and there are no banned substances in his body, unless you count thousands of chocolate chip cookies!
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Santa Claus is the Best Businessperson in the World
Posted by Bob Bentz on December 23rd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
