I am both humbled and excited about the end of 2012 and the birth of 2013. I look forward to growing in the new year and taking you along for the ride!
With that said, I’ll leave you until the new year with this quote, which I’ve heard on three separate occasions this week, “What would you do today if you knew you wouldn’t fail? NOW go do it!”
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!
Who would have guessed you could learn so much from a crayon, a double ended one at that. Over the last two weeks, we’ve discussed the marketing mix. Familiar to many, foreign to some. Today, let’s knock out the last two Ps, promotion and placement. product price promotion placement Last week, I again left you with a…
In my quest to find a picture for this blog post, I happened upon something else entirely, a fresh perspective. My original intent was to have a serious talk about the importance of online communities. For the small business owner who has been slow to adopt the idea of using social media as another way…
Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout. But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…
It can be argued that small businesses are the backbone of America, the ultimate expression of the American Dream. Many companies, though large today, started as a mom and pop store in the middle of Smalltown, USA but grew into the mammoths they are today because of you, our patrons. So, I want to say thank…
On a recent excursion to a mass retailer, with my child in tow, we, of course, found ourselves facing the crayon aisle.  We start the slow walk down the aisle, packed with so many things to see, feel and knock over. And as I pick up the last victim of her play, it actually held my interest.  It was a six count package…
Starbucks. Â Finally. Â Crap, the parking lot is full! No..wait, there’s a spot. I almost missed it..I’ll just back in. After I park, I cut the engine and trip out of my car. I try not to run, but can’t help it – it’s already been one of those mornings and they have something I really…