Transitional Clothing September 14, 2016Â Department stores totally change inventory months before a new season is to start. I am going to Kmart tonight hoping to find Christmas twinkle lights for my store. It...
Small Business Negotiating Skills August 10, 2016It seems most of us negotiate everyday in our businesses. Some of us have had formal training, some of us have had to jump in and hope for the best...
Small Business Journey August 2, 2016My neighbor came in my store yesterday and told me her retail business is closing. She then said she felt very bad about herself. She had never not succeeded in...
Bigotry in Retail July 9, 2016Â In lieu of this weeks events, I am sadly reflecting on our society. Everything seems to be getting worse. No solutions seem to be on the horizon. I started...
Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs July 5, 2016Being a Baby Boomer owning her own small business has massive time limitations. I fantasize what my business could be if only I had more life in front of me....
Show Our Weaknesses June 30, 2016 I don’t spill my heart out to open myself up to criticism. I don’t show my vulnerabilities to give the impression that I don’t know what I am doing....