The Luck of the Business Owner

POSTED ON March 27, 2013 in Just for Fun, Planning

We all know about the luck of the Irish, but judging by the way small-business news is going this month, it might more accurately be the luck of  the British or the Dominicans. Either way, it’s certainly been a month of good fortune in the entrepreneurial and small-business landscape.

Turn Heads, Turn Pages: Using e-Books in Your Business

POSTED ON March 6, 2013 in Sales and Marketing, Technology

In the midst of building up your business, writing a book may very well be among the last things on your mind. But what about an e-book?

Feeling Stuck? Join the Barry Moltz Webinar February 12

POSTED ON February 6, 2013 in Sales and Marketing, Funding and Finance, Leadership, Planning, Sales and Marketing, Technology, Workforce

Writer’s block, traffic jams, my peanut butter sandwich finding its way to the roof of my mouth, the adorable pair of shoes on sale that are just a bit too snug…it’s the stuff in my life that gets me stuck in one way or another. For business owners, they may have other concerns.

Entrepreneur Inspiration: Gary Vaynerchuk

POSTED ON December 11, 2012 in Leadership

It’s that time of year when our minds tend to be more all over the place than usual. Thoughts of spending time with family and friends paired with the anticipation of the new year share brain space with our business priorities. So by now it’s either got us wiped out or ready to just barrel… Read the full article.

Small Business Saturday Adds Up to Billions

POSTED ON November 27, 2012 in Planning, Sales and Marketing

Small businesses enjoyed a big moment on Saturday, as consumers headed out and spent $5.5 billion at small shops as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday.

The big number may be due largely to consumer awareness, as the National Federation of Independent Business reported a jump in the last few weeks leading up to Small Business Saturday.