I am constantly amazed that the hardest word to say in small business seems to be the word “no”. To me. “no” is a freeing word; it sets boundaries regardless of whether you are the prospect or vendor.
But it seems that nobody wants to say the word “no” even if their actions are screaming it.
Let’s face it; we are an immediate gratification society when it comes to our businesses and our personal lives. I remember during the Internet Bubble of 1999 when entrepreneurs hoped they could write a business plan on the back of a napkin and investors would give them $10M. It may have worked that way during […]
Every year, I predict what will happen in small business. In 2023, I got things pretty wrong in my top economic predictions. Overall I was at about 50% in all predictions which is not smart. I think the economy’s resilience surprised a lot of people in 2023. Here is what I said was going […]
Here are the top questions that small business owners are asking this year in 2025:
How do I find the people I need for my business?
There is still a war for talent now although easier than 2024. Unemployment is below 4% but the best talent is still hard to find. Read how to get them […]
Here are my top business books published in 2023 in no particular order (with no affiliate links):
“The Same as Ever”- Morgan Housel. We are told in small business that the only constant is change. Well that’s true, but this book also shows us that we can make our decisions based on things that never […]
Anyone can get an expensive business gift for their client. But can you find a creative one under $25 and can it be memorable? Here are my selections this year:
Earbud Cleaning Kit. For the client that has everything and everyone has this issue. It has the tools you need to make those buds sparkle: […]