When I was a boy, one of my favorite times of year was early September. Why? Because it was then I could look forward to returning to school (later, college)... More >>

"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses.  That's not me, but I need your help.  I am an attorney in a small Midwestern town who specializes in wills and estates..." More >>

I was recently interviewed on this topic for a major online news magazine. The questions and my answers were as follows... More >>

Over the last several years blogging has become the foundation for social media campaigns of businesses big and small. Where Facebook and Twitter help keep companies in the limelight, spreading the word about special events, discounts and newsworthy items, blogs are the place where companies build their reputation and make sales. More >>

"A partner and I started a very successful specialty foods business a couple of years ago.  We're not rich, but we're making enough to support ourselves and our families.  Last month we were approached by a major distributor that wants to take our products nationwide, selling them in supermarkets, gourmet groceries and specialty food stores." More >>

We get so many questions about how to make homemade bread, so I thought I would try to answer just a few of them today. Don't let all this information make it seem too involved and scare you away from making bread. Once you get used to it, it really isn't a whole lot harder than baking a cake. Just read the information and then follow the recipe step by step. More >>

"I am a leading authority on a certain management topic.  Since being laid off last year I am writing a book on this topic and have started a number of online 'blogs' to help promote interest in my expertise.  I have picked up a few paid speaking engagements, and might be doing some consulting work for a couple of large corporations in the near future." More >>

"I've been out of work for quite a while now, but have been given the opportunity to work for a friend of mine who has a fast-growing technology company." More >>

"I own a commercial nursery with about 30 seasonal employees. My kids also work for me. One morning, my daughter tacked a hand-made poster with a Bible verse on my door. It referred to flowers and nature. My door faces into the break room." More >>

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