Everywhere you turn, people tell you that you need to show your support for local business. But what does that mean? Sure, many small businesses need your support, but there are some other folks you need you too…
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The Coronavirus has impacted every one of us. And there is no doubt that the impact on small business Has immense. Sadly, it looks like family-owned restaurants are one of the most impacted business types…
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Recently I noticed that I’ve been doing something more and more that old guys do. I’ve been reading the business news. Now I’ve always read a little business news, but lately I find myself reading it all the time…
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For years people have been reminding us of the need to shop local to support small business. But lately I’ve heard people talking about the need to support the big box stores. It looks like their survival is important for our local economy…
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I get 2 or 3 emails per day from the big box stores. They’re always telling me about their great deals on cases of paper. I realize big businesses need lots of paper for their copiers, but I sure don’t…
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It’s never easy being a small business owner. Late last week I found out I was facing a new deadline. My business taxes are due on the 15th; MARCH 15th. The government decided they were changing the rules for some small businesses. So much for making my life easier…
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Food trucks have become a big thing in Nashville and in other cities the last few years. And while they’re working here, some towns are still afraid of them. My old stomping ground of Akron doesn’t want anything to do with food trucks. But there’s a new development in the food truck world that’s very…
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As a small business man I feel the pressure every day and I know that my fellow small business men and women are feeling it too. It’s become too easy to support major retailers and put the squeeze on the little guy without really trying…
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Of course you’re familiar with the old saying; ‘the times they are a changing’. I wonder if that ever slows down…
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I’ve always been a big fan of supporting local business, and that was long before I became a small businessman myself. Being a small business is truly never easy. Perhaps now more than ever….
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