Sarah Breedlove, who would later take the name of Madam C. J. Walker, was born in Louisiana on December 23, 1867; her parents were former slaves. … Read more about Black History Month and One Amazing Female Entrepreneur
Note to Self: Don’t Look Back!
Note to Self: Life doesn’t have do-overs, so we all have to make choices and live with them. You’ll make career choices that you’ll have to live … Read more about Note to Self: Don’t Look Back!
New Business Books for You
As I’ve quoted before: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” (Benjamin Franklin). With this in mind, I want to tell you about some new … Read more about New Business Books for You
New! New Year’s Resolutions
I’m sure that most business owners make resolutions each year with the best of intentions. At the start of last year I listed 10 New Year’s … Read more about New! New Year’s Resolutions
Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
The final broadcast of my radio show was this month, closing out 10 years of hosting a podcast on wsRadio called Build Your Business and then the … Read more about Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
As the year winds down, you may want to connect with certain people vital to your business. You can do this in person — have coffee, a lunch, or a … Read more about Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Each year the IRS releases statistics on various types of business entities, and looking at the numbers tells an interesting story. Recently released … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
Some businesses are in the midst of the holiday-selling season and are extremely busy, others may be experiencing a slow time because of the nature of … Read more about Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
5 Lessons from Big Retailers
Just because you’re a small retailer doesn’t mean you have to act small. Large retailers have adopted certain practices that small retailers should … Read more about 5 Lessons from Big Retailers
What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
With the media onslaught of reports about sexual attacks by and against famous people ranging from serious charges of rape, drugging, and underage … Read more about What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Every year on Thanksgiving I like to focus my blog on gratitude because I have so much to be grateful for. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Planning an Office Holiday Party?
In the depths of the recession not too long ago, expenditures on a holiday party were nixed. Today, the holiday party is back. Last year, about 80% of … Read more about Planning an Office Holiday Party?
How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
Wellness programs can enable employees to lose weight, stop smoking, learn about health risks, and more. So it’s a great idea for employers to … Read more about How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
A recent survey from OfficeTeam found some astounding statistics regarding boredom in the workplace: Professionals said they were bored on … Read more about The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
Opioid Crisis and Small Business
It seems no family, no community, and no business is untouched by the opioid crisis. HHS reports that in 2015 there were more than 70,000 deaths and … Read more about Opioid Crisis and Small Business
