Posted by: Molly on: June 30, 2009
When talking about those small, rectangular pieces of plastic you keep in your wallet, many people use these words interchangeably. However, as this informative Small Business Trends article shows, these words can mean a big difference to you and your business. Check out the considerations that author Adam Jusko outlines in the article to make [...]
Posted by: Kristie Arslan on: June 30, 2009
As I watched the news announcing the 150 year sentence for Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme, my thoughts were focused on his victims. In this time of economic uncertainty, their nest eggs disappeared before their eyes and they will likely never receive full restitution. Like Madoff’s victims, the self-employed also [...]
Posted by: Kristin on: June 29, 2009
Every time we ask the self-employed to tell us what’s on their mind, they don’t disappoint. This week, I’ve been knee-deep in efforts surrounding the recent release of our survey on the health reform perspectives of the self-employed. Here are some cool tidbits I learned from the results (print version): The self-employed are following the [...]
Posted by: Molly on: June 29, 2009
President Barack Obama spoke via ABC News’ “Nightline” to Americans about health care reform during a special edition of the program from the White House on June 24, 2009. The President specifically addressed the concerns of the self-employed and small business owners in response to a question from Gary Cloutier, a self-employed body shop owner [...]
Posted by: Molly on: June 26, 2009
Volunteering makes you feel good, and according to this Small Business Trends article, it can also be good for your business. From giving business to other small business owners to teaching your skills to people in your community, author Lisa Barone suggests a bunch of great ways to make new connections, which could lead to [...]