It’s Memorial Day and many small businesses around the country are honoring our fallen soldiers on this federal holiday. For me, it’s a special day to honor my father who served in the Navy in World War II. The ship in this blog post photo is the one he served on in the Philippines. After […]
For over a decade, really since the events of September 11th, there’s been an overhaul in how our country lives, works and plays. Everything from how we travel, to what we buy, to how we conduct business has evolved to accommodate the ever-present threat of national and international terrorism. We may grumble about what we […]
Many Veterans who return home from servicing our country choose to launch their own businesses. In fact, statistics from the Kaufmann Foundation note 45 percent of returning veterans become business owners. Now the Small Business Administration (SBA) is making it easier for Veterans to get small business loans. Beginning January 1 through December 31, 2014, […]
November is about much more than turkey. It’s also a month to honor our veterans past and present. In addition, President Barrack Obama has proclaimed November 2013 as Military Family Month, giving us a chance to show our gratitude to those men, women and children who keep the home-fires burning for our service men and […]
Soon the nation will mark the 12th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with what is now known as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. With thousands of our service men and women still overseas, it’s a wonderful opportunity to share your company’s success with the country. And, it’s never too late for your […]