It’s hard to run a business in this economic climate.  When even big companies are having trouble making ends meet, you know it has to be significantly more difficult for a small business.  Fortunately for Caroline Estes, owner of Austin, Texas-based Amazonia Aquariums, she has an idea.  Well, actually, she has two ideas, and they’re hidden under her shirt.  In order to drum up extra business on Black Friday, Caroline will be going topless at her business.

Her business has been around since 1992, but thanks to the economic climate and a relocation, she’s struggling to keep the doors open.   “I’ll save my business with whatever it takes,” says Estes.  Good for her, but does she think that being half-naked will really push people into buying fish tanks?  I mean, look at how well that’s working out for Playboy.  Then again, it’s not like it’s going to hurt anything either, and free publicity is the best kind of publicity.

Tags: publicity stunts, topless store clerks, Black Friday, Amazonia Aquariums, Austin, Texas, Caroline Estes

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