Some of your businesses have been taking a beating with this awful weather and when bad weather hits, it can cripple sales. While winter is usually a slower time for consumer spending, January weather flowed right through February, and as I write this, it's snowing...
Several years back, I did the keynote speech for an economic development conference on my Destination Business principles. When I was done, the next presenter got up and it was obvious he wanted to show that he was a well-traveled expert. To illustrate this, he began...
Why am I starting this blog post with a picture of the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots? First, let’s make sure you know what they are. Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots is a kid’s game where two plastic robots face each other in a make-believe boxing ring. The robots have arms that...
My Mom used to tell me to not take on too many responsibilities: “Don’t bite off more than you can chew,” she used to say. If you’re an independent business owner, this advice doesn’t apply to you. On top of having created your business, you are now responsible for...
You’ve probably heard motivational speakers talk about the need to have a positive attitude. With all due respect to Norman Vincent Peale, a positive attitude for independent business owners isn’t enough. Today’s entrepreneurs need a New Attitude. When business owners...