Does Value = Money?

Does Value = Money?

My daughter has a cupcake business. So far, Mom and Dad are her angel investors. We buy all the supplies. She uses items from our pantry to make her sweet treats. When she sells an order, she keeps all the profits. (She keeps the tips, too.) I use profits in the...
I Am One of the 70%

I Am One of the 70%

I am one of the 70%. I am one of the 70% of small business owners who have a website for my business. It’s difficult for me to believe that in 2011, nearly 30% of small business owners don’t have websites. Although I understand it. I consider myself pretty...
Reminders to Myself

Reminders to Myself

She won’t be four forever. That’s my reminder to myself when I hear footsteps in the hallway and then see my littlest girl tumbling into my room. The clock says it’s time for me to get up; I typically spend an hour working each morning before my...
How to Grow Your Twitter Following

How to Grow Your Twitter Following

As a business person using Twitter, you’ve probably wondered at least once, “How can I grow my Twitter following and get more people to consume my content?” I know I have. So when I came upon this infographic, I knew I had to share it with you....
What It Means to be a Fan

What It Means to be a Fan

I picture him at eleven years old, brown hair sticking out from his ball cap, watching baseball on TV on a spring afternoon. He’s sitting on the edge of his seat. When a play goes well, he whoops. But when a player strikes out, he takes off his cap and throws...