- Take advantage of those who are less conniving. Business isn't fair, life isn't fair.

- Never sell a new product when a used or refurbished product can be sold for the same price.

- Image is everything. Play up the good points. Sweep the bad points under the carpet.

- If tax or regulation makes a deal unprofitable, then barter instead. The gov't doesn't know if it's done under the table.

- An injured or hospitalized employee is an unproductive employee.

- Harassment and intimidation is an effective tool for employee discipline.

Jeez. I could go on and on.... there isn't much support for capitalism when no matter how hard you work you nearly end up out on the sidewalk anyway.