Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year? Small Businesses drive the economic engine of this country, as well as the local and national economies of many other countries around [read more]
One of the joys of living in a new town is exploring the food scene. Rather than quickly settling into dining at “our favorites,” my husband and I have made it our personal goal to try a new restaurant every two weeks. This fun goal led us to walk in the front door of the [read more]
After a 35-day partial government shutdown, affecting an estimated 800,000 federal workers and their families, there is hope in sight. Well, at least for 3 more weeks, at which point who knows what is going to happen. Another shutdown? Did you know? This recent 35-day shutdown holds the record for the longest government shut in [read more]
A professional friend of mine (let’s call him Austin) recently received a surprising email from one of his long time clients. In a matter of two short sentences, the email informed Austin that his services were no longer needed. His client had fired him…via email. Shocked. Surprised. Bewildered. Upset. The look on Austin’s face told me that he did not expect [read more]
I am pleased to share these latest video clips taken from a TV interview that I had with host Jim Pellegrino on March 27, 2015. This was the third time in five years that I’ve been a guest on Jim’s show: The Hour with Jim Pellegrino. He has a way of making his guests feel [read more]
Are we ready for the future? According to the US Department of Education (www.ed.gov/stem) “Only 16 percent of American high school seniors are proficient in mathematics and interested in a STEM career.” When we compare that level of readiness to the projected demand for STEM related careers and jobs, it’s easy to see a major problem. The [read more]
I’m celebrating my 10th year in business this week. It’s hard to fathom how much I have learned and grown in the first decade of my entrepreneurial journey. I’m still striving towards financial success befitting of the above photograph. It’s good to think big… I remember the hope and enthusiasm that I felt when I filed my papers [read more]
Photo credit: These lovely cupcakes were created by Mariam Hope Rieder, owner of TASTE by Spellbound, in Avon, Connecticut. Want some? They ship nationally – call 860.284-0000 or visit .www.SpellboundGirl.com This month, I celebrate my 10th anniversary of being an entrepreneur and business owner. It’s hard to believe that time has flown by so quickly. This has been [read more]
