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Change

By Glenn Muske

The one consistent force facing all small business owners is that of change. As we prepare to enter a new year, it is not uncommon to take some time and think about things you would like to accomplish in 2019. The resolutions we lay out include those for our personal life but often those for […]

December 26, 2018 Filed Under: rural

Regular Customers Form Your Base

By Glenn Muske

Ask yourself: Who are your regular customers? What do they buy and why do they keep coming back? Who are the customers you no longer see? Why aren’t they returning? Why is it important that you can answer these two questions? It’s simple. Regular customers form the base of your business. And customers who have […]

December 12, 2018 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success

Disasters: Is Your Small Business Ready?

By Glenn Muske

Earthquakes in Alaska. Fires in California. Tornadoes in the Mid-west. Floods on the eastern seaboard and the Gulf coast. Water pipes break in your computer room. Your freezers break down. The electricity goes out for an extended period. A key player in your business dies. Someone hacks your data. Big disasters and small disasters. Your […]

December 5, 2018 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success

Business Startup: Steps to Remember

By Glenn Muske

Eureka!! You have found a great business idea and can’t wait to get started. Enthusiasm is great but you need to do a couple of things before opening the doors. You are about to invest money and time. Taking time up-front will help ensure that your investment pays off.  One such up-front task is to […]

November 28, 2018 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success

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