Have you ever been asked to do something and thought, Well, that’s about the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard? I have. And said that, And sometimes, I’ve been wrong. Years ago, when I was working as a small business advisor, we were asked to write articles for the local newspaper’sContinue Reading
Nobody likes being criticized. We all want to believe our ideas are good, our efforts are appreciated, and our opinions matter. But somewhere along the way, we’ve become so afraid of criticism that sometimes we choose to say nothing at all. And that got me thinking. Is criticism really theContinue Reading
I have fired clients. Not many, but over the years there have been a few times when I realized the relationship just wasn’t working anymore. One of the most memorable was an elderly gentleman who would call me at all hours whenever his internet went out. “My website is down!”Continue Reading
Recently, I made the decision to work with a large, well-known national company. Part of my reasoning was simple: bigger company, bigger team, more resources. At least, that’s what I assumed. There were lots of people under the same brand, several working locally and seemingly plenty of resources behind them.Continue Reading
Recently, while talking with someone about civic and social groups, she made a comment that stuck with me. She said she didn’t think there were people there who were similar to her. That got the thoughts in my head going. Remember high school? The jocks hung out with the jocks,Continue Reading
The importance of local expertise is paramount when living in a rural area surrounded by well-established businesses that have thrived here for generations. These local experts possess an invaluable understanding of the unique dynamics that come with coastal living and seasonal industries. They have navigated the challenges of hiring, grappledContinue Reading