Earlier I related part of a conversation I had with Alignable cofounder and CEO Eric Groves. I explored his excellent observation that the biggest advantage small businesses have over their mega-corporate competitors is “proximity to the customer.” Our conversation ranged beyond that point and I want to share a few more areas that we covered. […]
November is a notable month. Not only do we have Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but we have the start of open enrollment in health insurance plans. For years, open enrollment was a fairly routine exercise. Employees waited to see if their carriers would change and how much their out-of-pocket expenses would increase. However, […]
A reporter once ask me, “Susan, are there people who would like to see you fail?”
“Absolutely. And I’m glad there are,” I replied
Surprised by my answer the reporter asked me to explain my answer. The explanation is simple.
This scenario is becoming more common every year: Digital nomads are roaming the world, seeing the sights, visiting friends and earning a decent income through their web-based businesses and activities. They might be renting apartments as they roam. They may be living on their boats or RVs; there are many possibilities. However, the footloose and […]
“Ho, ho, ho!” That’s a direct quote from Santa. He’s sharing his Christmas cheer all the time while he’s making his deliveries on Christmas Eve and on into the early morning hours of Christmas Day. For many in business, it’s convicting to think that Old Saint Nick can maintain his infectiously great mood throughout the […]