Category Archives: Life as a small business owner

What can YOU do in minute?

I’m an avid reader of business books, magazines, blogs and anything else that provides insight to some corner of the entrepreneurship world that I have yet to explore. One of my favorite publications is Success magazine, but what I look forward to most isn’t the cover story or any one of the entertaining columns by some leader.

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Shoulda, coulda, woulda

Awhile back, I was fired up to be asked to be a guest on a local business radio show. It's hosted by two very well-respected women in the business community, and every night they feature high-level executives and other community business leaders on their show. I was, admittedly,  nervous about going on air. I'd never done ...

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Celebrating love … business-owner style

I’ve always said that small-business owners are a scrappy bunch, and I think we all share the love we have for our businesses

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From handshakes to hugs

It doesn’t take long for folks you run into at business functions to morph from introductions, to passing acquaintances, to referral partners, to full-blown friends. I’ve seen it happen in three events, tops.

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When the Winds of Change Blow

When an opportunity for the new and different rears its head, pay attention to what you do with it. You can ignore it, go with it, fight it or embrace it.

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