I knew where I was going in the big box office supplies store. I go there regularly, though not often enough that my face is known. When I got to the aisle I needed, I walked past two employees. They were deep in conversation. I quickly figured out that one was probably in training. As…
Once you figure out your business, it’s time to set some goals for making money. The problem is that no one shows you how to do that, so you just guess. Then you have no idea how to reach that goal, and you have no way to tell if you are on track. Here’s a…
High Speed Internet is essential for economic growth and global competitiveness. The United States has a lot of ground to cover just to remain competitive with other economies that have already adopted policies that facilitate job growth, business advancement, and individual achievement through access to the latest information technologies. Broadband access is a topic we…
Have you taken time to really figure out your business? Most of us tend to spend our time working in our business, rolling with what is thrown at us. But you can radically improve your business by spending time working on it. The first step is to really define the business you are building. Let’s take…
Amazing what a one-woman show can accomplish. Okay, one woman + virtualassistants + technology + mentors and masterminds can accomplish :)Crystal @bigbrightbulb via Twitter That’s why we bring you Tools, and Resources, and why we share others’ Point of View. So you can accomplish amazing things, no matter where you are. New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the…
EachFriday, I open the brag basket as a fun place to give someone a pat onthe back, brag, or promote yourself and your projects. Last week, we had some great brags from Diana, Grant, Chaz, Alexis (for Action Coach), and me, and we even had cheers from Marco! Isn’t that fun? Will you put something…
Let’s explore some myths and realities of advertising in your small town newspaper. But you don’t have to take my word for it; you can test every one of them. Myth: One big ad will make a big impression.Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results. First…
If social media is established enough to have best practices, sharing is one of them. Share freely, share things of value, share what people ask you for most. My liquor store blog shares drink recipes, information about local wine events (ours and others), and tasting notes. All of this brings business back to my store….
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