Dear Community, Thank You
How important is community? Recently, we experienced a family emergency that led to a 911 call from my home, and I was an hour away from town. Upon arriving at the scene, there were about 20 people in and around our house who were responding to the crisis.... Read More
Be The Difference
Years ago, one of my mentors said, “if you want to be a leader, look where everyone else is going and go in the opposite direction.” One thing I can say about the most successful people I know is that they are different. And because they are, they... Read More
Business Matters: Silence as a Tool
During my time in radio, you would often hear people in the studio yell, “Dead air!” which was a major no-no in broadcasting. But as a people skill, silence can be a valuable tool. Yes, listening is more important than speaking in most human interactions.... Read More
2020 is Finally Over, Time to Set New Goals for Your Business in 2021
Over the past six months, how many times have you asked or been asked, “Is 2020 over yet?” Seems to be a common theme in these tumultuous days, especially for the small business owner and their employees. No need for the litany of challenges and no... Read More
The Pandemic, Your Business and the Holiday Season
What a year it has been, but I don’t have to tell you. There is not a person in the country or perhaps the world whose life was not indelibly marked in some way over the past 11 months. Concerns over health, finances, safety, governance and even freedom... Read More
When it Comes to Business Success ‘Just Don’t Stop’
Are you paying attention to the big picture? Do you have your eyes on the prize, not on the price? Are you considering all the angles? Today, more than ever, entrepreneurs need to have eyes in the back of their heads. More important than ever is insight... Read More
Vote. It’s Important
Election day is almost upon us. Is your opinion important? Only if you choose to express it at the polls. Of late, I have witnessed some of the most demanding and perhaps uncertain months of my lifetime. There has always been confusion around elections... Read More
Who is in Control During Times Like These?
With everything happening in the U.S. today, who is really in control? When you pull back the curtain, who is tugging the strings to redirect our focus and send millions in the right direction for our economic future? Many may not realize it, but I believe... Read More
Thoughts of Encouragement for your Business Matters
Here is something different, for very different times. Below are a few concepts that all point to encouragement for entrepreneurs. This column’s format may be unique, but these ideas have always run through the heart of Business Matters. Small... Read More
Ready to Return to New Market Economy
We all need to be ready for the reopening of our economy. Some businesses’ commerce will begin again with a trickle, some a flow, and hopefully, in many areas, a flood of new opportunities will gush forth. Pent-up needs will be fulfilled with new... Read More
