The state of the small business economy might be a bit ghoulish this season, but there are still plenty of ways to scare up some revenue during the run-up to Halloween. The National Retail Federation says Americans plan to celebrate this spooktacular holiday in style. According to NRF’s 2013 Halloween Spending Survey, nearly 158 million […]
It’s only October, however, parts of Colorado have already been hit with a major blizzard. Let’s face it, winter is just around the corner. Snow, ice, and blistering cold temperatures often cause us to hibernate in warm, comfortable offices instead of making calls on customers and clients. But there’s no need to wait until the […]
Ah, October…time for pumpkins, football, Halloween, and… THE 2013 HOLIDAY SEASON! Now, I’m not advocating that you deck the halls just yet, but preparing your small business for the busiest shopping season of the year is a must. Consumer confidence is holding steady, which translates into a profitable buying pace for the last quarter. This […]
Why are you in business? To make money, right? Yes there may be other reasons, but at the end of the day if you aren’t making money, you’re out of business. But there is more to building a successful business than just generating sales. As a successful business owner you need to understand how to […]
It seems to me to be plain old common sense — in order to sell your products to your customers you have to be open for business when they are available to buy. So why then are so many businesses closed when they should be open? There’s the cutest clothing boutique in my neighborhood. I […]