Independent / Small Business Owners

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Quote of the Month:
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
— Plato, Greek philosopher (429-347 (ish) BCE)

Frank Goad has had an interesting career path, starting out with designing lighting and scenery in college, then working for a TV station and ad agencies, computer stores and Lexmark, and as the marketing director at Asbury College. He has been self-employed along the way and is again today, with his photography, video, and Internet marketing business called Frank Communications. He works on a consultant basis because he doesn’t want to carry anybody’s receivables.

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Quote of the Month:
“I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.”
— Maya Angelou, American poet (1928- )

Vince Edwards is the owner of Equity Consulting Inc., which has a motto of “building business and personal equity.” He helps people with commercial financing and residential loan modifications. He and John Meyers also have a site called www.FindaNewJobFast.com. As an entrepreneur, he has seen and heard a lot, so he put together a list of 10 tips to help small businesses survive and thrive, no matter what the economy is doing.

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Quote of the Month:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
— George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright (1856-1950)

How and when do you change what you’re doing to keep up with the times . . . or do you? Have you made intentional changes for 2010? Do you check in (with your gut, your partners, your books) on a regular basis or just when you feel things could be going better?