Last year’s gloomy holiday sales have caused business owners to be concerned about what’s in store for their businesses this holiday season. 2008 was a rough year for small businesses.  According to a report released by the Small Business Association, approximately 627, 200 small businesses were opened in the United States in 2008.  This is the smallest number of new businesses to open in a year since 2003.  In the same year, approximately 595,600 businesses [...]

Colorful leaves fill the streets and pumpkin patches are popping up all over town.  This is the time of year when farmers can finally harvest their crop and enjoy the fruits of their labor. As we fall deeper into autumn, it is only natural to think about the old saying, “You reap what you sow”.  This is true in all areas of our lives and society, including business ownership.  Just as another old saying says, [...]