As entrepreneurs, we’ve come to accept that being our own boss isn’t always peaches and cream. We deal with dreaded tasks and chores (bookkeeping, anyone?), and service difficult clients. With some savvy delegation, we unload onerous chores on others. It’s …
Food is personal. Small businesses are, too. Entrepreneurs share their passion and drive with their customers; I am continually inspired by the heart and effort that my clients commit to their ventures. It takes a lot of guts to put …
As you prepare to grow your business, one of the first things you’ll consider is funding. Most entrepreneurs base their decision primarily on the repayment terms: what sort of interest/return does the financier expect and when the funds are expected …
I met a colleague for coffee on a recent afternoon, and she rattled off all the projects she was working on. This woman, I thought to myself, has a full plate! Her three client projects could each be full-time jobs …
Back in the day when I catered, I hired assistants to help wash dishes and serve. One day, my assistant Jean showed up for work with his friend Therecia. “She needs the work more than I do,” he said. His …
We’ve talked a lot about getting out of a cash crisis (The Three Rules of the Hole)… and what to do if you can’t (When to Stop Digging). With proper planning, you can avoid getting in the hole in the …
“Make hay while the sun shines” is the motto of many entrepreneurs. When you are presented with the work, the opportunity to make money, you take it. It’s hard to say no to business… but sometimes it comes at the …
How do you measure success? As an entrepreneur, you probably thought of many ways – reaching a revenue goal, customer base or profit. I discussed different ways of measuring success in an article a few years ago: How Do You …
There are many reasons why New Year’s resolutions don’t work. They are things we think we “should” do and therefore don’t have the vested interest; and we try to make too many changes at once. They also tend to be …
Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? If you’re anything like me, you probably said no. You’re a farmer, a chef, a food producer. Entrepreneur? Well, maybe. You got into farming or cheffing because you love working outside, with food, …