In the small business world, “You have to spend money to make money,” is perhaps one of the most misleading pieces of advice out there. Sure, there’s some truth to it. Capital is essential to business growth. Without it, you’d be hard pressed to rent office space, buy supplies, fill orders, or pay employees. But […]
Everyone at some point in life experiences that bloating feeling: “Last week the pants zipped up, but not today? And it is not PMS time?” If you recognize that the above appears to be occurring at random times, you might seriously want to consider this angle: Could it be hidden food sensitivities? Yes! That can […]
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released the 2013 Mid-Year Economic Report which shows an improved overall economic outlook for America’s small-business owners. When compared with five years ago, 40 percent of small-business owners said today’s economy is better off—the highest it’s been in five years. “Unfortunately, small-business owners didn’t express that same positive […]
Most of us think about technology on a mostly two-dimensional plane as we flick our way from screen to screen on touch glass. But today’s tech includes applications that are far from flat, says major-events expert Ann Windham. “What if you could control all primary aspects of major events like trade shows, big weddings and […]
Recently, a colleague asked me, “What was the most rewarding mistake you ever made in business?” It’s a great question, and I quickly had an answer for him because it was an incredibly painful mistake. However, it proved to be an invaluable lesson that has served me well in the years since. I’m sharing so […]