Views on Business and other stuff!
I would like to think that one of the things our organization has going for us is our forward thinking. Being a small family camera shop definitely isn’t for most people in this day and age of big box retailers, but I would like to think that we bring something a little different to [...]
Do you have a small business or home office? If so then you are probably always looking at ways to cut costs. One of the best ways is to reduce your waste. A simple way to reduce waste in your office space is to cut back on the energy that your light bulbs waste. Choosing [...]
Many employers want to boost the holiday spirit in the office this week. One way that you can do that is by putting holiday candles all around the workplace. You want to be careful about how you do this though.
Here are some do’s and don’ts for putting up holiday candles in the office:
- Do choose [...]
A business does not always start out being what it eventually becomes. Sure, there are some business owners who have a specific vision which they implement immediately upon opening their doors. However most businesses evolve and become something different as time goes on.
One company that offers a great example of this is Kalco Lighting. This [...]
What is the Claddagh? Most people are familiar with this Irish symbol because it is frequently seen on Celtic engagement rings and Celtic wedding rings. However it’s also a symbol that is meaningful beyond the institution of marriage. In fact, there are a lot of businesses that have named themselves after the Claddagh symbol.
Do a [...]
I’ve been freelancing full-time for almost four years now, and there are so many things I really like about it. One of the things I like, though, is how environmentally friendly (and convenient!) my job is.
The first reason why is pretty obvious: I don’t have to commute to work, unless you consider walking from [...]
One of the things that I believe in as a business owner is that the customer is always right. You might not always see that at first, but they do know what they want, and if you listen, your business will prosper. It doesn’t mean that you let them take advantage of you, but if [...]
I have been reading a lot of self-help books over the years to bolster my confidence, but I have learned lately that I have gone too far. In fact, one of the recent projects that we attempted in our business organization almost resulted in financial disaster because of my assumptions.
You see, most of the books [...]
It’s amazing how many rewards programs are out there! It seems like you get rewarded for using gas, credit cards and bank accounts, for eating at restaurants, for getting your hair cut and your car washed and even your oil changed. I understand that these basically boil down to loyalty programs that reward you for [...]
Are you one of the many people who would love to have a home-based business? There are a lot of different types of businesses that you can run from home. Some of the best businesses are those that allow you to use your creative side to make something. Then you can sell these homemade creations [...]