How Will Tariffs Affect Your Small Business (and What to Do Now)?

The President’s long promised tariffs on most trading partners in the world took affect this weekend. They range from 10% to 50% on products imported from other countries.

Whether you believe this is a sound economic strategy for the country or not (I do not), you need to prepare your business for the new reality; everything […]

By |April 6th, 2025|Cash and Finances|Comments Off on How Will Tariffs Affect Your Small Business (and What to Do Now)?

#824 Do You Admit Your Mistakes When They Happen?

It used to be that you admitted your mistakes. In small business, you fall on your sword when it’s your fault; people see you has humble and that’s a good thing.

But that’s not the example set for Americans now. The way the current President operates is to never admit he made a mistake. Always double […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Small Business Radio Show|Comments Off on #824 Do You Admit Your Mistakes When They Happen?

How Tipping and Service Fees Got So Out of Control

It was simple; I wanted to buy my spouse a box of chocolate on the way back from San Francisco. I found the type she like (Dark Chocolate with Carmel and Sea Salt) at a retail store at the airport.

The price said $19. 25. I ended up paying $25.92. That’s 35% more than the price […]

By |March 9th, 2025|Small Business|Comments Off on How Tipping and Service Fees Got So Out of Control