On Qwikster and Tone Deaf Moves [Mr.D/FB/IB]
[caption id="" align=“aligncenter” width=“500” caption=“Missed Opportunities (Image courtesy hapa boy on Flickr)”] [/caption] I understand the reasons for Netflix spinning off its DVD business as a discrete and separate entity. They recognize a sinking ship when they see one and, theoretically, this would enable them to eliminate tons of overhead (buildings, postage, the employees who check and stuff discs, etc.) increasing their profit margin for the foreseeable future. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the massive overhead reduction results in a huge profit in the next quarter. ...