It’s summer. The traditional time for vacations. But if you’re like most entrepreneurs it’s tough to get away from your business — particularly if you’re just getting started and working solo. Your business consumes you 24 hours a day seven days a week. But did you know a vacation could actually enhance your business success? […]
June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Who can forget the havoc hurricane Sandy wrecked on the East Coast last year? Many experts say it was the most damaging hurricane in recorded U.S. history. While only 11 percent of business owners reported physical or structural property damage, 52% percent experienced loss of sales or revenue […]
“Take this job and shove it.” Is that something you dream about telling your boss? You aren’t alone. Millions of Americans — over half the workforce — are currently thinking about leaving their current job to start their own business. However, before you boldly tell your employer, “I’m outta here,” make sure you’re prepared to do it the right way. No matter how angry […]
Empty seats are never good for a restaurant. You don’t make money unless people are sitting in them ordering food and drinks and enjoying themselves. But imagine if you had empty seats because you allowed customers to walk out the door without being seated. Let me explain. My husband and I went to a small neighborhood Mexican […]
“Location, location, location,” it may be a tired old phrase, but it will always hold true for business when considering where to hang your shingle. Not so much a concern for businesses that don’t rely on foot-traffic, but critical for those that do. For instance, a business-to-business marketing firm doesn’t necessarily need prime real estate […]