I love small business. I grew up in a family business and I’ve been an entrepreneur since my early teens. I think every small business owner has a powerful story to tell. In fact, I told my husband that some day when I retire I want to drive across the U.S., stopping in small towns […]
Often the most positive thing you can do for your business is to be negative: “We tend to focus much more. People think focus means saying ‘yes’ to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying ‘no’ to the hundred other good ideas that there […]
Your business is booming. Congratulations! Now you’re starting to consider moving out of your home-based office to a commercial office location. That’s a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Finding the right location for your small business is critical. First, this is a good time to consider a commercial space because there […]
The restaurant business is fickle. You can be on top of the world one day and the next day find a room full of empty tables. The market reaction isn’t quite that quick, but the point is word of a few bad experiences spreads fast and soon customers have moved on. That’s why I want […]
It’s Memorial Day and many small businesses around the country are honoring our fallen soldiers on this federal holiday. For me, it’s a special day to honor my father who served in the Navy in World War II. The ship in this blog post photo is the one he served on in the Philippines. After […]