As the price of basic commodities including corn, soya beans, wheat, sugar, and precious metals continues to rise, as fuel continues to command well over $100 a barrel, as the U.S. Dollar weakens and inflation starts to rear is hoary head, small businesses are getting squeezed. No, it's not a pretty picture. In fact, it's ... Read more...
In business, being successful is not just about choosing when to seize upon an opportunity; it's not just about knowing how to incorporate the latest and greatest techniques; it's also about realizing when something you're doing isn't working and being able to just let go. Earlier this week, the AP reported an interesting medical discovery: ... Read more...
Many people know that they can save on fuel costs by not idling their vehicle, staying within the speed limit, and keeping their vehicle conditioned, but there is much more you can do, especially as a business owner, to keep your gas expenses down. Here we go again... The cost of gas is again soaring ... Read more...
Whether or not we like to admit it, we all view the world through the lens of our personal biases and stereotypes. It's an unavoidable fact of human nature. If you accept it and go with it, you'll only gain- both in business and in life. Lately, I have come across several provocative articles on ... Read more...
Emergencies can and will happen, and often when we least expect them to. If you own a small business, then knowing how to properly prepare for and respond to an unexpected crisis can be the deciding factor between the recovery of your business and it's permanent closure. There are many variables to consider when setting ... Read more...