I have taken the plunge and have gotten into social media. Now what? Is this what you are thinking? Does the “Field of Dreams” syndrome, build it and they will come, drive your effort? If only it were that easy. Part of getting followers to your online efforts requires you to be regular in posting. […]
Tips for Starting Your Business
Many of us have the dream of owning our own business. Yet for most of us, that dream remains just that, a dream. These dreams are fun to think about, but they either disappear quickly or, for some other reason, we do not move forward. The dreaming is part of business development. During that stage, […]
Going Outside the Box When Operating Your Rural Grocery (or Other Rural Store)
It’s a growing trend. Online stores selling to your consumers. And the trend is growing. Currently books, electronics, clothing, etc. are the more popular items being sold. But the available categories are expanding rapidly. One of the growing categories is online grocery sales. This took the front page when Amazon purchased Whole Foods. But the […]
Work/Life Balance
Of all the reasons why small-business owners start businesses, two are noted most often. They are a desire to be in control and having more time for family. Yet once in business, many owners indicate that neither goal has been achieved. By its nature, control should allow for deciding how much you want to work. […]
