Author Archives: Ernest

About Ernest

Ernest is the owner of the Crofton Bike Doctor located in the Village of Waugh Chapel Shopping Center. Ernest has been in the industry since 1989 when he first started to work at the Bike Doctor of Arnold. During that time I developed a love for cycling and retail. I graduated from the University of Maryland and live and ride locally. I enjoy riding off road and on the road as well as doing a little bike touring. As a teenager I did a trip in Maine and then over to Novia Scotia which helped cement my love for riding. Since then I have done tours in the Canyons of Utah as well as several trips along the C&O Canal. Today I have both mountain bikes and road bikes that I enjoy riding. One of the most exciting things now is my wife is beginning to develop a passion for riding and we have begun mountain bike together as well as some light road riding.

Amazon and the future

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Ernest

Amazon has always concerned me, both as an individual and a small business owner. After watching the 60 Minutes segment about Amazon I am even more concerned. Amazon is going to change consumerism even more so then it already has. … Continue reading →

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Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Ernest

by Ernest Freeland Small Business Saturday is this Saturday November 30th.  Thanks to American Express it is a day where small businesses and their owners move into the spot light of retail during the holiday season. Small businesses are important … Continue reading →

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When is something really on sale? Or is it generally overpriced?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Ernest

I heard of a survey that stated that 34% of Americans won’t buy anything that isn’t on sale. Initially I found this shocking and surprising but after some thought I wasn’t surprised. I often wonder: What does on sale really … Continue reading →

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SALES TAX – Why it is important.

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Ernest

Most states charge sales tax for purchases made locally. This is not surprising. For FY 2012 it represented 13.9% of the States Income.  (http://finances.marylandtaxes.com/Where_the_Money_Comes_From/default.shtml) Most don’t like to pay taxes and I am one of them but I think that … Continue reading →

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What Should I Bring When I Ride?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ernest

My March Arundel Voice Article. Warmer days are right around the corner and by the time you read this we will be enjoying later sunsets thanks to day light savings time. Last month we talked about all of the great … Continue reading →

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