Monthly Archives: June 2009

5 REASONS TO DO SOMETHING RADICAL

On Sunday, I will celebrate my fifth anniversary. It almost didn’t happen because of me. I spent a lot of years dating the same “type.” It seemed that, no matter what I did, I couldn’t fall for anyone outside that … Continue reading

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DON’T GET LOST. GET A SMALL BIZ STRATEGY MAP.

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LAUGHING AT YOURSELF IS GOOD MEDICINE

Today, I learned that it is a bad idea to wear a bracelet while doing a presentation. About half way through my early morning Rotary Friendship Exchange talk, my bracelet got stuck to my shirt in an awkward position behind … Continue reading

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ARC LOAN FINAL REQS OUT TODAY FROM THE SBA

If you are a small business that has been hurt by the economic downturn, the ARC Loan Program from the SBA may be for you. It provides loans of up to $35,0o0 for established small businesses that meet certain parameters. … Continue reading

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FLOWER POWER!

It is good business to make someone’s day. Flowers are one way to do it, especially when they’re unique like these yellow peonies. Where they can send the right message, make it a habit! These are from my lovely husband, … Continue reading

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RUB-A-DUB-DUB, HOW DO YOU BIZ HUB?

We’ve been talking about building small business hubs this week. Let’s help one another out today. Please post a comment to tell us how you build business hubs, or talk about your most profitable business hub. Do you even think … Continue reading

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INCREASE YOUR YIELD. PLAY THE FIELD.

Sometimes, we look for the right thing in all the wrong places….While this is most certainly NOT a blog on moral commentary, allow me an example. When I was in the dating pool, people often talked about “playing the field” … Continue reading

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ON UNFRIENDING AND BUILDING SMALL BUSINESS HUBS

Last year, I lost my best friend. She didn’t die. As far as I know, she is doing well. We’re just not friends anymore. We first became friends when we suffered a very similar life altering heartbreak. For a while, … Continue reading

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