The Business Trends Archive

What To Do When Business Goes South on You

Friday, February 6th, 2009

I wish life were more like Mystery Science Theater 3000. Remember that show? It’s the one where three smart alecks watch a bad movie and make fun of it. I’ve watched a lot of it, and often I’ve wished I could talk back to life’s soundtrack without bystanders thinking I was ... Continue reading

Top Aussie Small Business Trends for 2009

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Small business is alive and well in the land down under and before we look at the trends here are a few statistics to show the importance of this sector to the Australian economy. From the Australia Bureau of Statistics there are nearly 1.9 million small businesses (defined as those employing ... Continue reading

Win This Gorgeous iPod Nano Before It’s Too Late

Friday, January 30th, 2009

I am working together with Terri Lonier of WorkingSolo.com on a survey about small business insurance.  I will have access to the survey results, which I will summarize and share with you.  But in order to get enough information to share, I need your help.  What kind of help?  Completing the survey, ... Continue reading

Do You Have Spunk and Gumption?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

I watched a lot of TV growing up. My favorites were always the sitcoms, and I saw them all: new, old, good, bad, anything! One of the funniest shows I remember was Mary Tyler Moore, and a while back I saw the very first episode where Mary is meeting Lou. Part of ... Continue reading