Not many people know this, but after Santa finishes his deliveries on Christmas morning, he always finds a few extra gifts at the bottom of his bag. The big guy has been gracious enough to share with us five of these that were intended to go to some hard-working small business owners. As with your […]
Whether by design or default, your business has a brand. While many business owners think they know what their brand message is, they are often far off the mark. Your brand is more than your company name, logo and marketing material. It encompasses every aspect of your business from the way your phone is answered […]
Health seems to be on almost everyone’s mind today and this was highlighted recently when New York City became the first city to require warning labels for salt. When there is any major trend, smart entrepreneurs and established business leaders alike look for opportunities and the current focus on health is not only serving to […]
I had the privilege of speaking to a great group of Denny’s franchise holders recently and as I was preparing for the event, I reflected on the many times over the years that I had eaten at a Denny’s. If you’re like a lot of Americans, you have found yourself on a long road trip […]
Editor’s Note: This post is sponsored by Staples. All the comments and opinions are my own. Nestled in the heart of Loudoun County Virginia which is often called D.C.’s Wine Country, you’ll find the first legal distillery located there since Prohibition — Catoctin Creek® Distilling Company. That’s not all that makes this business unique. It […]