More about Easy and Hard in Business
We’ve been having an inspiring, international conversation about the Obama presidency in The Business Oasis. There’s a snippet that Tenter Jocelyn Kahn wrote that I think is worth sharing with you all. I saw a quote on Oprah’s website from a show she did today: Quote: The 2008 presidential campaign wasn’t just a political movement—U.S. […]
What the Heart of Your Business Needs in a Down Economy
A friend and colleague recently told me this: “I know I am not spending money right now, and it appears that others aren’t either.” Other clients have seen contracts cut in half or accounts lost, others report a decrease in sales. And yet, still others report having their best month ever. What gives? Is it […]
The Role of Hunger in Your Business
Hunger and fear are good for your business. Not abject hunger and despairing panic, mind you. That’s too much. But a little touch of hunger and fear is very useful. I know there are many people out there who would prefer that not to be the case. And I’m one of them. I wish inspiration […]
Avoiding Financial Trauma Stress Disorder
Day after day we’re being treated to news of the global financial markets being flushed further and further down the toilet. If you run a small business, it can be hard to hold onto hope and inspiration, because maybe this time things really are doomed. Makes you wonder and doubt–did someone not buy simply because […]
"I Wonder" About the Economy, the Bail-Out, and Small Business Opportunities
One thing I’m absolutely sure of: there is always more fear available if you want it. I don’t want to belittle what’s happening on Wall Street here in the US, with widening global implications, and it’s just plain stupid to put on a happy face and believe that nothing is going to change. However, please […]
The HuffPost Declares the Death of Capitalism
Steven Brant, in the Huffington Post, penned this article: Capitalism Is Dead. Now What Do We Do? I think he’s got a brilliant point. Socialism for the big companies. Capitalism, or “sink or swim” for the small companies. He also raises an interesting point between financial experts versus designers. Really, there’s a whole book in […]
You are part of $970 Billion
It’s been true for a long time that “micro” businesses, sometimes called “personal-sized” businesses, are the largest part of the economy. The self-employed, one or two-owner with no employees is a huge part of the U.S. and global economy. If you need proof, here’s the US census data. Some of the numbers: In 2006, there […]