When I first wrote The Farmer’s Office, I naively thought that if farmers just understood why bookkeeping was so important, they’d be motivated to implement new business management practices. If I had thought about some of my own behaviors and …
You’ve heard the term “flip-flopper”. It’s typically used in politics and it’s a derogatory term for someone who makes an apparent change in policy or opinion. I’ve always been baffled by the idea that changing an opinion was a bad …
If you’ve raised children, or been around a five-year-old, you know how curious they can be… asking why about everything. It can be irritating to hear the incessant “whys,” especially after a long day working or a poor night’s sleep. …
It’s not an open and shut case. How to make a decision to weather the winter. Pamela Palmieri has owned and operated Reid’s Pub since 1982. When covid hit, she was in an enviable position: she outright owns the building, …
One of the more stressful aspects of living in the time of covid is making the physical connections with people. On a personal level – being able to hug our friends and family; or share a warm smile and touch. …
Last month, an aspiring entrepreneur named George called me. He’s launching a line of gluten-free marinades, and he needed help with his labeling. I asked a few questions of background – was he producing and selling the sauce yet? Not really, …
When Tremont 647 opened in 1996, Andy Husbands hired me as the pastry chef. My pastry experience was limited to what I learned in culinary school and a short stint as chef in a café in Washington, DC. Like many …
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting virtually everything for everyone, from our health and families to our businesses. More than ever, you need to think like a business person/entrepreneur. You need to adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape, which is …
The other day, I was talking with a client, Ian from Five Fig Farm about some of his worries about his business as he adapts during COVID-19. On the one hand, people will still need fresh vegetables. On the other …
Most people dream of running their own business: following their passion, being their own boss and having control of their time. It sounds glorious! The reality of entrepreneurship (and farming) is far less glamourous. In addition to the actual farming …