According to a survey from email marketing company, Constant Contact, well over half of small businesses who had never participated in Small Business Saturday, planned to pass again this year. Why? There are myriad reasons small business aren’t jumping on the bandwagon. Here’s my take. The concept of Small Business Saturday is great. No doubt […]
I’m always sad to see community business districts deteriorate into ghost towns. The once vibrant main street in my hometown is now practically deserted. The Ben Franklin store where I used to buy all sorts of treasures is a pawn shop, pizza restaurant and tatoo parlor. (For you youngsters, Ben Franklin was what was known […]
This week we celebrate America’s independence. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed declaring our country’s independence from Great Britain. This national holiday, commonly referred to as the 4th of July, is typically associated with fireworks, parades and summer parties. But independence has a broader meaning for small business owners. The spirit […]