If you lost everything in your business, would you rebuild? Could you rebuild? Ruth Ann and Bob Wedel lost almost every single thing in their bulk foods business in Greensburg, Kansas, to the May tornado that flattened the town. This was supposed to be their retirement business. They successfully built it up from just the […]
Archives for July 2007
Failure as a challenge
Look constantly at your failures as a challenge. Take them apart in grizzly detail, for a short duration. Autopsy the corpse of your failure, and then build upon your strengths.– Chris Brogan New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Get our updates. Want more stories? Read our shared stories from all […]
What’s your story? Brag about it!
Have a story? Something great happen this week? Feeling like a superhero? Brag about it! You can brag on your business, your community, or your self. You can even brag on other folks, if you want. It doesn’t have to be something HUGE; just something positive you feel like sharing. Feel free to expand a […]
State of the UK Countryside 2007
Rural facts from the rural UK: In 2005 the average rural business employed 6 employees. This compares with 16 employees in urban firms. The three-year survival rate of enterprises registering in 2002 in rural areas was 76% (6% higher than urban districts). The UK is addressing rural issues with a Commission for Rural Communities. They […]