Survey the news, trends and tips savvy small business owners have been following this week: Entrepreneurism and Startups 2015 style “Startups don’t die, they commit suicide” and other startup Secrets and tips from America’s coolest young entrepreneurs…illustrated! Some small business owners think creating an entrepreneurial culture is one of their most important goals for 2015. […]
It’s long been advised to “follow the money” if you want to know the truth about a situation. Following the money involved in the nascent marijuana commerce reveals a rather interesting story of extremes. I want to follow the money at the grass roots level of the industry and also take a look at how […]
Sometimes old good ideas make the best new ideas and that’s what we are currently witnessing with the resurgence of mobile businesses. In earlier times, knife sharpeners were a common sight traveling through neighborhoods and towns. Today, what started as a food truck renaissance has now spread to a wide range of commercial activities. To […]
The social media world is becoming more like Baskin Robbins everyday. While there aren’t 31 flavors yet, it wouldn’t surprise me if we got to that point pretty soon. That’s fine for users, but it can be confusing for small business marketers. I remember ballpark vendors at the entry gates shouting, “You can’t tell the […]
We call it social media, but is it stripping our youth of true social skills and will that be a handicap for their career success? Despite the prevalence of ecommerce and communicating through email, text messages, and online forums, important business depends on the spoken word. Further, sales and marketing professionals understand the critical nature of […]