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Small Business Saturday, 2023

 Thanksgiving is already upon us here in the US and we are headed straight into the holiday season. What does that mean for you? For me, it means spending...

One Step to Become a TED Talk Expert

Did you know that giving a speech is one of the best strategies to scale your small business?  Keynote speeches can provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a powerful...

Small Business Shout Outs

Comment here to pay it forward and shout out your favorite small business! We're focusing on reciprocity and giving in December (and always, we hope). I thought it'd be a...

Small Business – 4 Reasons You’re Too Small to Fail

   Mural by Luke Buchanan, Raleigh, North Carolina It’s a bit bumpy lately, right?  While we’re all on this roller coaster, I want to remind you just how important...

Why Employee Ownership is So Important

 Our businesses are continuously changing. It’s the way of the world now. And I want to share something really wonderful that has enhanced our company’s performance. It’s the concept...

Brainstorming for Small Business

 When you start any project, do you expect your process to be linear? Here’s the deal. No journey is completely straight. No new journey, anyway. And if you’re going...

Avoid Small Business Burnout – Create a Daily Routine

 When was the last day you achieved everything you intended to do on that day? There are thousands of articles and resources out there for small business owners about...

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners

   As a small business owner you’re probably always looking for the next best way to improve your business. With a new year upon us, I’m betting some of...

Small Business Saturday

 Step aside, Black Friday. Small Business Saturday is where it’s at. It’s a day dedicated to celebrate and support small businesses in the US. (Though I try to make...

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