I have a scary admission to make: I will embarrass my dog by dressing her in a pet costume this Halloween. I am certainly not alone. Americans will spend more than $350 million (that’s a third of a billion) on pet costumes in 2014. A pumpkin is the favorite costume of choice, closely followed by …
Women’s Not-So-Small-Business Month
The Small Business Administration has declared October as National Women’s Small Business Month, but instead I would like to call it National Women’s Not-So-Small-Business Month. I want to challenge women business owners to make a commitment to grow your companies and make more money. To take your business to the next level, you can add …
Self-employed Give Thumbs up to Obamacare
Years ago, a tenured university professor told me his secret: He was desperate to quit and start his own business. He had enough in savings but didn’t dare leave his job. As a man in his mid-50s, he couldn’t get health insurance on his own. The Affordable Care Act, which some call Obamacare, was supposed …
So You Think You Want to be a Consultant?
Let’s say you’re an expert in a field but got laid off from your job. Or you have skills but can’t find permanent work that pays enough. It may be time to become a self-employed consultant. Consulting is a great way to own your own small business. I know, because I was a consultant for …
