How to Make Decisions That Consistently Meet Your Most important Needs
Making decisions, sticking to them, and not second guessing them can be one of the most challenging aspects of any enterprise. In business, there is rarely a clear right or wrong. Often, multiple...
View ArticleGet a Great Domain Name for Your Website
A great domain name (or URL) may be almost as important to your business as the actual name of your business itself. That’s because millions of people use the internet each day to connect with...
View Article3 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
I’ve read many books on the subject of business since I started my own business years ago. Of those I have read, three books stand out to me as absolutely must reads for all entrepreneurs. The sooner...
View ArticleConsider This If You Are Considering Working from Home
Imagine not having to drive to work anymore. You roll out of bed around 8:00 AM, saunter to the kitchen and grab a bagel on your way to your desk where you check your email and get to work on that next...
View ArticleSmall Business Outlook Falls as the Election Nears
There’s no question that the life of a small business owner is fraught with ups and downs. September 2012 seems to be one of those downs as far as small businesses’ optimism is concerned, according to...
View ArticleHone in on a Niche to Improve Success
We all know the phrase “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” meaning that you should spread the risk and possible reward around. But many entrepreneurs take this advice to heart with such enthusiasm...
View ArticleGrowing Your Business with Social Media
Welcome to the Age of Social Media! Wikipedia currently list over 200 social media sites worldwide. Social media is not going away. The top site of the day may change (just as Facebook stole serious...
View Article8 Tips for Overcoming the Learning Curve
When my husband and I started Stratus Games, we knew we had a lot to learn about designing and publishing board games and running a business. Our experience in these areas was limited or non-existent...
View ArticleHow Can My People Call Your People?
I’m going to try and avoid ranting on this subject, but I’ve found lately a BIG problem many small business websites are suffering from. NO CONTACT INFORMATION! How can my people call your people (or...
View ArticleCelebrate the Good Times
Both in business and in life, an attitude of gratitude can make all the difference. It is so easy to focus on what we lack, on our worries and fears, and on our failures. It can be easy to miss the...
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