It’s great that you’re here; it shows that you’re already doing the one thing all successful small business owners and entrepreneurs must do (see below). But with that said, there are still a lot of tips and strategies you can pick up…many of which are discussed in this collection of top curated content. Leadership, management […]
Recently a beloved restaurant in my neighborhood closed its doors after serving the community of St. Louis for 53 years. It was owned by two brothers who immigrated to the U.S. from Greece. After working at several restaurants, the two seized the opportunity to buy a neighborhood diner and soon the Majestic Restaurant was serving […]
I’ve seen bumper stickers urging people to “buy local” for almost as long as I’ve been driving the Interstates. However, this sentiment seems to be getting much renewed interest. Along with the large national and international chains, one of the biggest disruptions in local shopping is the Internet, and now—somewhat ironically—the Internet is enabling local […]
Famed author Mark Twain once said, “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” But advertising can be expensive, and in a tight economy, many small businesses cut their marketing budgets first because of cash flow concerns. However, when times are tough, it’s even more important to keep your […]
A few years ago, I bought my Dad a digital frame for Father’s Day and loaded it with old family photos. Since then I’ve been updating it regularly. Recently, I stumbled onto an old picture our local newspaper ran with me standing next to a table full of donated eyeglasses. I’d completely forgotten about that […]