Although many small businesses are able to thrive during these times, most are just surviving through this Covid Pandemic. I spend less time processing orders… and more time, applying for grants. And though I definitely have more time to get those “rainy day” jobs completed… it seems my ambition to do them faded along with […]

Going out on a date is easier for some more than others, so if you fall in the category of needing a little extra help not freaking out, going to the movies is a rather common choice to give you something to talk about later. You also happen to be in luck because the current […]

The word “staycation” was coined by Canadian writer, Brent Butt, for his TV comedy, Corner Gas. In October of 2005, gas station proprietor Brent Leroy (Brent Butt) stocks up on sunscreen, suntan lotion, and sunglasses, then spends his “annual vacation” (which comes around once every two or three years) relaxing in a lawn chair outside […]

It is often said that perception is the only reality. Perception is not actual data. It’s a belief based upon a world-view that is likely not entirely factual. Many of the entrepreneurs I’ve worked with over the years told me that they’ve felt like a fraud. They worry that it’s only a matter of time […]

When using landscaping fabric, preparing the project grounds is just as important as the quality of materials you use. While a lot of people will lay weed barrier directly over existing or barely prepared area, the best performance and longest lasting results are more likely with good preparation. To Start Measure and mark the area. […]

Entrepreneurship has become the general dream work for both the employed and unemployable. Business opportunities are springing up everywhere, enticing and calling you to make the leap of destiny into the wealth and affluence you’ve often dreamt about. It is also notable that 9 out of every 10 businesses collapse within 2 years of starting. […]

Add These Suggestions to Your “Bag of Tricks” Inherently, most people really do like to talk. That includes your English language learners too, although sometimes you have to literally pry the speech from their frozen lips by any means necessary. Have you tried using comedy, anecdotes, stories and fairy tales to lure them into speaking […]

It is a great idea to want to start a business, but a person has to analyze and estimate if he has the qualities that are essential for being a successful entrepreneur. Qualities of a Successful Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurs are persevering, are lovers of challenges, are action oriented and are quick to learn, and adopt techniques […]

One of our country’s favorite past times is Gardening. From mowing lawns to mulching, planting seeds and shrubs, pulling weeds, to landscaping, your body may be paying the ultimate price. Almost all muscle groups are affected in one way or another; twisting the lower back, shoulders, and wrists, bending the hips and neck, leg strains, […]

How can Integrated Marketing Communications help me, the small business owner? Integrated Marketing Communication is essential to small business owners because they, even more so than large corporations can not afford to misspend or waste money on a single isolated marketing effort. For instance, as a small business owner, it may be tempting to focus […]