What stands in your way of moving forward? Whether you are someone who would like to get into business or already are in business and would like to move forward, we often find some reason why we just can’t make it happen. Here are some common issues that may be a roadblock for you along […]
Trends and Fads – Opportunities for Small Businesses
Do you ever look at the news and ask yourself how what you see might impact your business? If you are like me, the chances are you don’t do a great deal of this. Yes, we watch the news and may read the paper, a magazine and maybe a trade journal. Plus, we may spend […]
Information Helps Your Small-Business Startup Succeed
Starting a business is a risky adventure. One in five will not make it through the first year and less than 40 percent, and some studies show less than 20%, will still be in business five years later. So why do people try? Because being your own boss and running your own business for many […]
Planning and Your Small Business
What plans are you making for your business? For many of us, the idea of developing a plan is just overwhelming, scary and something we often just don’t do. It sounds tedious and time-consuming, and is seen as something that’s useful only as a doorstop. Yet ask a business owner who takes the planning process […]