Small Business Owners Network

Did you know that an astonishing 52% of small businesses in the United States are home-based? Of course running a small business from your home has many advantages – among them, it is a low-cost, low risk way to get started; it offers a convenient way for you to put in ‘extra hours’ when you… …

Log on to your Apple computer, buy a pair of shoes from Zappos, order the Asian Chicken salad from Chilis and you’re immediately exposed to the corporate culture of these companies. Corporate culture used to be thought of as a touchy feely component of business, less important than strategy. Now-a-days, more and more companies are… …

Having trouble making your business stand out from the crowd? What can you do that will help customers notice you among the sea of competitors and decide to choose your product? Set up your business in a high traffic area? Good. Invest a lot of money in a big fancy sign? OK. Set up your… …

What should you do when your small business has outgrown your current space? The time will come when you need to hire more employees, implement an HR Department and take your business to the next level.  You’re going to need more space. Should you lease space or build from scratch?  Should you look for commercial… …

OK, I admit it, I’m pretty much a news junkie. Like most CEO’s, I read about market trends, technology advancements, and about the geo-political landscape and how it impacts industry. I scan the business sections, monitor stories on the economy, and skim through Washington news. But I really devour stories that impact my customers’ lives… …

It’s so easy for me to get caught up in tasks at work that I end up staying late at the office. By the time the weekend rolls around, I am ready to get on a jet plane to Riviera Maya and never come back. Most days of the month I keep a pretty good… …

It was Thomas Edison who said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” I believe that. Have you ever had an amazing idea only to see it come to fruition and then think…hey, but that was my idea! Contrary to what you may have been told as a kid, it’s not a great idea… …

Have you outgrown your current office space? Are you ready to build a prefab metal building for more office space? Make the transition into your new office building as seamless as possible by starting early, over-communicating and being patient. Moving an entire office is extremely complicated, no matter how big or small, and staying calm throughout the… …