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February 1 is the first day of the lunar, or Chinese, new year. I’m excited because this year is a “Year of the Tiger.” And a tiger year should be a very good year for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners, whether or not you’re Chinese. Each year of the Chinese lunar calendar is associated …
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Twelve years ago, America was in the middle of the Great Recession. Like most small businesses, my own business was suffering. So, in January 2009, I called my team together and asked “How do we turn this around?” I noted that we were entering the Year of the Ox in the Chinese New Year. What …
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What does the Year of the Rat hold in store for you and your small business or startup? Chinese New Year began on January 25 and celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival on February 8. While in the Western new year we make resolutions, those who observe the lunar calendar look to Chinese astrology to …
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Gung Hay Fat Choy. That’s the traditional greeting for Chinese New Year—which began on Friday, February 16 with celebrations continuing for two weeks. What does the Chinese New Year mean for your small business? In the Chinese—or Lunar—calendar, each year corresponds with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. According to legend, the …
What the Year of the Dog Holds for Your Small BusinessRead More
Hold on tight: here comes the year of the monkey. And it should be a great, if tumultuous, year for small business owners and entrepreneurs. If you’re just starting a business, it portends to be a particularly auspicious year for launching new ventures. February 8 marks the beginning of the Chinese, or lunar, new year. …
Hold your horses, small business owners—it’s time for the Chinese New Year. So, “Gung hay fat choy,” which is the traditional new year’s greeting. Loosely translated, it means, “Congratulations, and may you have a prosperous new year.” Get ready to welcome the Year of the Sheep. Throughout the Asian world, the Chinese—or lunar—new year is …
