Don’t Fly Over Me!

Don’t Fly Over Me!

 Don’t ignore the Midwest Hey, my Midwestern small business owners, it’s time to think big and convince those New York and Silicon Valley VCs that we can be just as innovative, creative and successful as anyone in their big city! What got me all riled up, you...
Big City vs Small Town – Which is the Winner?

Big City vs Small Town – Which is the Winner?

Commuting is hell Way back in the dark ages, before the Internet was invented, my husband and I decided to leave our horrific commute in New Jersey for the great unknown – Wisconsin.  And since there was no Google (or Zillow), we had absolutely no idea what we were...
Welcome to the Roaring 20s?

Welcome to the Roaring 20s?

The Problem of the Day I have read at least two articles (here and here) in the past week claiming that once we get past this troublesome COVID period, the economy is going to come roaring back to life.  In a convenient 100 year comparison, the idea is that the 2020s...
The superpower you should be focusing on for 2021

The superpower you should be focusing on for 2021

Pay attention! Question – think back to the last several days of Zoom calls and phone calls.  How often do you glance at your phone, check emails, look something up in a browser, etc. while you are on a call?  I imagine nearly all of us are guilty of that.  The...
Time to Channel Your Inner Bigwig?

Time to Channel Your Inner Bigwig?

 Big vs Small A question for all you small business owners out there – – how many of you have previously worked for a very large corporation?  And how many of you would go back there again and no longer be your own boss? Companies of 1000 or more employees...