photo credit: extranoise We have all heard all of the rumors and statements going around about all of the billion’s of dollars that is being offered to businesses around the country as part of the stimulus package. Most of us however don’t either know where to locate them or even what part of the funds […]
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Kitsap Sun: You might say she’s stabbed, shot and strangled her way into a business she says is perfect for stay-at-home moms. Rae Walaska, 29, of Port Orchard started Murder & Mayhem: Murder Mystery Parties a few months ago and already has gone from whodunits in her home to some big-time public fundraisers. Not bad
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photo credit: Steve Keys One of the things that use to be prevalent everywhere in business years ago was the concept of the suggestion box. Today it is very rare to see these out in any type of business, rather we ask that our customers and employees send their suggestions in emails. The New York Times suggests
photo credit: lecates There’s a short and interesting post on Digital Photography School about how to survive bad economic times as a photographer, but it could apply to almost any small business. There are three main points: Have The Right Attitude Don’t Wait For Business Think Outside The Box
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photo credit: powerbooktrance One of the things your customers hate more than not having personal recognitions is their personal identity being ignored. When you treat every customer as though they are exactly the same, it creates a sense of you don’t understand their needs, their wants, you are only interested in making a quick sale.
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photo credit: Torley For most small businesses, the owner is the key person in the leadership role. Some owners and managers of businesses are convinced that it is only the money that creates passionate performance, productivity, and connectedness in employees. I’ve heard it many times in one form or another: “They are well paid; I
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Crains NY: As a high—school dropout who had gone on to attend half a dozen colleges before finally emerging from New York University with a major in the classics, Rob Kalin seemed to have few–if any–of the ingredients for entrepreneurial success. Instead, at the age of 25 he was just another aspiring furniture designer, working
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 photo credit: powerbooktrance Anyone contemplating taking on a franchise business should know all there is to know about that company, their customer base, revenue, expenses and most importantly their franchise marketing system. Below are some helpful hints on how you can spot a great franchise marketing system before buying your franchise, located on Entrepreneur.com.
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San Francisco Examiner: Peninsula residents Jan Mercer and Caryl Parker went with a simple business model: see a need and fill it. One year later, their small company, which designs and sells environmentally sustainable shopping bags, is thriving. Mixed Bag Designs – founded by the two stay-at-home moms in February 2008 – began simply as
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Asbury Park Press: Look back over the last 33 years, and you can see that McDonald’s has played a major role in Linda Chapman’s life. She started working behind the counter at a McDonald’s in Howell on Route 9 at age 18, serving up burgers and working the register, to pay her way through college.
