We face obstacles to progress every single day. Whether you’re stuck behind a slow driver on the freeway or encountering a barrier on the way to reaching a cherished goal, we all have different ways of dealing with the challenge. How do You Deal with Obstacles? Some of us simply ignore the obstacles in…
In a letter by Benjamin Franklin in 1789 to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, he wrote ‘In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” That still holds true today. As we head into 2020, it’s time to start thinking about taxes. So, it’s the perfect time to sit down with a tax…
Every year at holiday time, we reach into our hearts to make sure that local families in need have toys for their children at Christmas. For several years now, we have partnered with Toys for Tots, hosting a toy drop-off for the area, and inspiring our members to get involved. Toys for Tots has…
Coworking provides small businesses with a range of benefits, both quantifiable and otherwise. As the most disruptive thing to happen to office work since—arguably—the dreaded cubicle, the success of coworking can be attributed to many things: Coworking facilitates collaboration Innovation is the product of energy. Energy builds when highly motivated people work in proximity to…
Networking is one of the most effective methods of building your business, but if you are a new business owner, if you consider yourself to be an introvert, or simply don’t have a lot of professional connections, it can be challenging. Networking, however, might be the single most important thing you do in the effort…
As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. As if running the day-to-day wasn’t enough, you’ve always got to have a sales strategy in play in order to grow. Unless you’re one of those unicorn companies that can’t handle any more business, you’re probably in the market for ideas – and…
Lead generation is a crucial sales activity. It’s how we obtain new customers and grow our businesses. If new business is lacking and find yourself stuck for ideas on how to generate new sales leads, we’ve put our heads together to bring you three great ways to make it happen. What is a sales lead?…
If you are like most entrepreneurs, you probably started out by carving out some space in a corner of your home. But like all living things, eventually, it will grow and will need a home of its own. There are so many benefits to having a home-based business – you save money on lease expenses,…
Have you ever wondered how federal employees such as military personnel move their possessions, such as cars, from one location, oftentimes overseas to another? This month, we sit down with our member Nicolle Barbour, an expert in this field with LC Advanced Forwarding who handles these moves. LC Advanced Forwarding, Inc. is a relocation coordinator…
Counting down to the end of 2018, you are probably thinking about what’s ahead and how you can best prepare for that. Some of the most significant trends we have seen in 2018 will, in all probability, continue into the coming year; some are familiar topics, and some perhaps are stepping to the fore with…
