Business is all about relationships. It’s great when relationships work out well because positive relationships can help you build your success. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes work relationships deteriorate and become adversarial causing stress and anxiety. Toxic relationships can wreck havoc on a small business. I’ve seen businesses fail because of the inability […]
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released the 2013 Mid-Year Economic Report which shows an improved overall economic outlook for America’s small-business owners. When compared with five years ago, 40 percent of small-business owners said today’s economy is better off—the highest it’s been in five years. “Unfortunately, small-business owners didn’t express that same positive […]
Question: I have been designing jewelry and selling it at local flea markets and community events. Someone suggested I try home parties as a way to sell. Do you think that could work, and how do home parties work? Thank you! JW THE Small Business Expert: In a word… YES!!! I bet you remember your […]
A home-based business has lots of advantages. You can work in your pajamas if you like. There’s no long commute to the office. And it’s much less expensive than renting office space. However, many home-based business owners find there are disadvantages about working from home too. You have fewer opportunities to interact with other business […]
Consumer spending for back to school products is expected to decrease this year. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2012, families with school-age children spent an average of $688.62 on clothing, supplies and electronics. This year, that figure is expected to fall to $634.78 with total spending on back-to-school products forecast to reach $26.7 […]