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 …
The QuickBooks questions are flying in and are getting more advanced. I’m thrilled to know you’re thinking about how to get the most out of them. In this month’s newsletter, I’ll share two of the questions and answers. Dear Julia, …
It could be said that I come to entrepreneurship naturally. My father, after 25 years as a lawyer, launched his entrepreneurial career in publishing: creating several magazines on Biblical Archaeology and later purchasing a fourth on Judaism. As I’ve launched my own businesses …
Sam Starsiak is a farmer out in New Mexico; he’s also an all-access member of “The Farmer’s Office.” I’ve gotten to know him over the last year as he’s taken full advantage of Office Hours. One thing that impressed me …