Monthly Archives: May 2009
I’M ON SABBATICAL UNTIL MONDAY – NO, REALLY
This week, I decided to take a break from my own small business. While I enjoy working with small business owners to resolve problems and achieve greater success, it is draining. I can never mention my own frustrations to anyone … Continue reading
MAKE EVERY THREAT AN OPPORTUNITY
When I was a toddler, I had a shiny red tricycle. Our house had a breezeway between the garage and the main house – a perfect place for me to zip around on my trike. I wasn’t allowed to ride … Continue reading
SHOCKING SAYINGS FROM MY DAD THAT HAVE ACTUAL SMALL BIZ APPLICATIONS
My Dad is a character. I’ll leave it at that. When I was in grade school, I would often watch Atlanta Braves baseball with him. It was one of our best father/daughter bonding moments. Imagine my delighted glee when we … Continue reading
UNEXPECTED SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIES ARE SOMETIMES THE BEST ONES
I like to eat – hate to cook, but like to eat. While it isn’t a combination that one might expect to be good, my husband makes a killer pizza with potatoes and rosemary. He came up with it by … Continue reading
TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE SMALL BUSINESS COLD CALLERS NO BUSINESS
I was sitting at my desk yesterday, minding my own business, when the phone rang. Because the number was local, I thought it could be a prospective client or potential lead. I picked up the telephone and was immediately assaulted … Continue reading
HOW TO FAIL GRACEFULLY (AND FEROCIOUSLY)
A small town decided to hold a competition to do something. They assembled a distinguished panel of judges and set to work reviewing submissions from all over. Someone was ultimately selected as the winner. A short time later, one of … Continue reading
