Have you ever watched the cable program Bering Sea Gold? Gold prospectors don wetsuits and dive gear to search for gold on the bottom of the ocean off Nome, Alaska. They turn over hundreds of rocks and suck up thousands of cubic yards of material into their dredges before they find a valuable gold streak. It’s […]
If you’ve been pondering small business ideas, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s the long-term outlook for that business?” That is, of course, the $64,000-question. In this curated lineup of small business ideas, I’ve approached that question from two angles: Businesses that never go out of style, and Businesses that fit the tastes and habits of […]
Not long ago a friend was reminiscing about how he and his wife bought their first video camera when their son was about to be born. It’s a common story for a certain generation. At the time, they were on the cutting edge of the technology because they purchased a camera that took MiniDV tape […]
In the famed children’s fable, “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice says, “Sometimes it seems as though I have to run twice as fast just to stay in the same spot.” Does that sound like your business? If you’re running around in a frenzy getting nowhere, here are some ideas to help you propel your business forward. […]
Famed author Mark Twain 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 is even more important to keep your business brand front and center. Small business ideas to help you succeed.