QR (quick response) codes are everywhere today. You know what I’m talking about, right? They’re the square—in the literal sense, not the “unhip” sense—squiggly cousins to the product bar codes that get scanned at checkout counters. People have QR code reader apps on their smartphones and when they are scanned the user is presented with […]
There are some basic attributes of small business owners and entrepreneurs that I really admire and they make me enjoy being around them. These include traits such as: Enthusiasm, Personal sacrifice, and Optimism. In their best form, these traits can help propel a small business to great success. However, if they aren’t tempered with realism, […]
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 […]