Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?
When American Express announced its very first Small Business Saturday back in 2010, I, for one, didn't think much of…
Business Management
14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home
This year will be the 14th year that I've officially been working from home. In fact, not only have I…
How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?
There's not a simple answer when it comes to figuring out how long it takes to create a strategic plan…
Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy
When you've been running a small business for more than two decades like I have, you've probably seen a lot…
A New Reason Why You Should Not Charge Your Employees for Coffee
Let's talk about coffee. You've got a coffee machine in your office, right? Probably with different flavored coffees, too. And…
3 Golden Rules for Getting More People to Read Your Newsletter
One of the things that perplexes me is why every business doesn't send a regular email newsletter. Do you send…
How to Avoid an Online Meltdown
A teenager walks into a shop in South Carolina in search of a new wallet. As soon as she walks…
Good Advice: Tips From Successful Small Business Owners
Many long-time small business owners would agree with the line from the 1970s song by the band Faces: "I wish…
Running a Business From Home: 30 Tips on How to Succeed
Almost all business success stories start off small. That means if you have a budding small business idea worth pursuing,…
Stay Focused at Work: 5 Easy Hacks
Are you constantly checking your phone and refreshing your email? Whether you find yourself scrolling through status updates or disrupted…