admin | June 6, 2010
Many business owners at some point consider partnering with another business owner. Sometimes it is a collaboration that lasts only long enough to accomplish a specific goal, while at other times it is a longer lasting relationship. In either case, I encourage you to be very careful about who you partner with, and I offer [...]
admin | May 23, 2010
Did you realize that there are companies out there who have a staff person solely dedicated to maintaining their social media presence? It’s true and I’m not sure how I feel about that. You see, while I understand that this is oftentimes necessary these days, there’s something about it that really troubles me…
I admit that [...]
admin | February 1, 2010
President Obama today released his $3.8 trillion FY11 federal budget proposal with $17 billion in Small Business Administration 7(a) loan guarantees to help business owners increase access to capital.
We will continue, for example, to do what it takes to create jobs. That’s reflected in my budget; it’s essential,” Obama said in a released statement
The president’s [...]
admin | November 23, 2009
I know what you’re thinking…
You’re a small business owner. You work all of the time and aren’t nearly as much fun as you used to be.
Your business seems to have more valleys than peaks and it’s becoming more and more difficult to remember why you thought this was going to be a good idea.
And now the world wants [...]
admin | October 26, 2009
I spent most of last week at the annual conference of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
While I’m not a member yet, I had a ball! And, more importantly, my attendance provided a remarkable opportunity to hang out with members of one of my major markets — seniors. As you may know, a lot [...]
admin | August 17, 2009
If you’re…
- strapped for time and money
- in need of practical advice to grow your business
- ready to do more and make more
… I have information you need to know.
I encourage you to attend the “How To” Conference for Small, Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses.
Scheduled for October 28, 2009, at the Comfort Inn [...]
admin | August 16, 2009
Earlier this week I attended an event that featured Bill Glazer of Glazer-Kennedy Insider Circle as a speaker and, boy, am I glad I did!
Mr. Glazer is one of the most successful marketing gurus in the world. He’s teamed with the legendary Dan Kennedy to provide advice to small businesses all over the country, in [...]
admin | July 27, 2009
I just ran across a press release announcing a free webinar that promises to provide small business people with the basic writing skills necessary for getting your written messages across.
Titled “Writing it Right — Why the Words and Format Matter in Business,” this event will be held on Wednesday, August 5 from 1pm til 2pm ET. [...]
admin | July 6, 2009
Regardless of what you thought of him, you have to admit that Michael Jackson was a powerful figure. The influence he had on our music, our culture, our country, and our world was simply amazing.
And while the media is enthralled with his personal life (and so was I for the first few days after his passing), I’ve [...]
admin | June 4, 2009
If your small business is struggling due to today’s economy, you may be in for a pleasant surprise…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that starting on June 15, the SBA will start guaranteeing America’s Recovery Capital loans. Commonly referred to as “ARC” loans, these are deferred-payment loans made available to established, for-profit small businesses that need help making [...]
