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 Tom,

Just a note of thanks for you continued desire to improve the  small retailer. We have seen a difficult year as our associates in  the South have seen such difficulty; how we respond to acts of  God; acts of man and general problems in our business will determine the potential for the next generation. 

I realize that I have failed to cast the vision for my grandchildren's future in my business. I'm second generation, and I have been more focused on what isn't working and not what is.  I'm sure this is common with many owners. However, what son or daughter would want to be a part of a business that dad comes home each night complaining about? 

I think it presents a mystery to them as to why we continue to do it. They are not party to the good sales, the great service by the majority of our vendors, the thank you cards from customer - the very food that moves us to remain engaged in doing what our fathers have done before us because there is a huge reward in doing what we do. I make a difference in peoples lives.

I say thanks because with out the monthly reminder of your newsletter I would not most likely be asking myself the harder questions about my business and where are we going to be in  the future. 

Ron 
Arrow Floor Covering

MARCH 2024
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We are taking a break with the Small Business Conversations programs. However, we have the many years of the program cataloged by date on the website.

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AdvisorieS

The March Small Business Advisory remembers a line from many a western movie; "They went that a-way" and expressions similar to that distract from a business giving great customer service.

Small Business

News

Top Story

The big news item on November 30, 2022 was the advent of ChatGPT; Artificial Intelligence applications which many believe are used exclusively by big businesses.

This does not have to be true as there are many applications we share that have usage in a small business.


Article of the Month

"No plan B"; the subtitle to Van Morrison's Born to Sing album. The idea of no plan B also applies to a small business when you think (or is it when you don't think) about when the time, or opportunity, comes that you can sell your business. Generally speaking, a small business owner gets less money when they decide to close their business.


Book of the Month

"Escape from Cubicle Nation" is the March book of the month. While directed towards those working a corporate job and wanting to become an entrepreneur, we remind readers about utilizing their gut feeling to make decisions in their business.

After all, you did use your gut feeling when you decided to open or purchase your business.

BOOK US

With over 25 years of frontline experience Tom Shay is America's leading Small Business Management Expert. He's a "Must Have" for your next event.

Small Business

Conversations

We are taking a break with the Small Business Conversations programs. However, we have the many years of the program cataloged by date on the website.

Small Business

Advisories

The March Small Business Advisory remembers a line from many a western movie; "They went that a-way" and expressions similar to that distract from a business giving great customer service.

Small Business

News

 

Top Story

The big news item on November 30, 2022 was the advent of ChatGPT; Artificial Intelligence applications which many believe are used exclusively by big businesses.

This does not have to be true as there are many applications we share that have usage in a small business.


Article of the Month

"No plan B"; the subtitle to Van Morrison's Born to Sing album. The idea of no plan B also applies to a small business when you think (or is it when you don't think) about when the time, or opportunity, comes that you can sell your business. Generally speaking, a small business owner gets less money when they decide to close their business.


Book of the Month

"Escape from Cubicle Nation" is the March book of the month. While directed towards those working a corporate job and wanting to become an entrepreneur, we remind readers about utilizing their gut feeling to make decisions in their business.

After all, you did use your gut feeling when you decided to open or purchase your business.