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The Tax Man Cometh!
Just like changing the clocks, tax season is right around the corner. And in case we weren’t paying attention, the ads and emails have already started to pre-purchase tax software and forms. So as I read one of these emails today, I was surprised to see what business tax forms will cost, you know those… Read More
My Two Cents
Over the past few weeks, I have had several conversations with different people about networking, boundaries and the value of time. One of them asked me to put my thoughts in a series of blog posts. Not being one to walk away from a challenge, I have taken the bait. And here is my first… Read More
Are You Available?
No matter what size business you own, or where you work, there will come a time when you will need to host a meeting. And trying to coordinate the busy schedules of attendees can be exasperating. Whether it’s 3 people or 25, the challenge is the same. When is everyone available? There are plenty of… Read More
Why Your Business Needs a Website
As the trend becomes reality, most people are eliminating their home phone service for cell phones. And since cell phone numbers are not published, the need for a telephone book is diminishing. So think about it, without the local “yellow pages”, how are people going to find out about your business? And how much is… Read More
Accelerating Into 2010
New year, new ventures. Over the past few weeks I have continued to work on my new business venture in the hopes of quietly launching it before the end of this month. While I achieved my original goal of completing the site by the end of 2009, it was still not ready to launch. … Read More
Do You Remember Downtown?
In the movie, “You’ve Got Mail”, we watch how a large bookstore quickly put the small neighborhood shop out of business. And while we were all rooting for the “Shop Around the Corner” to survive, it was not to be. As small business owners, do we support each other? Do we even remember the shops… Read More