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I'm Ellen Rohr, president of Bare Bones Biz. I teach the business basics. The things that make all the difference to your business success. I've helped thousands of biz builders start, fix and grow their companies. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Google+I'm a columnist for PHC News and contributor to many business journals and trade magazines. I provide "in the trenches" insight that business owners can relate to. More...
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The Twinkie Takedown
Denny’s, Papa John’s, Hostess Twinkie…These companies highlight concerns about government regulation, intervention, and growing fears about the impact of healthcare costs. As Hostess employees look for new jobs, let’s start a conversation about what this mean to YOU? Let’s start … Continue reading
Posted in Employees, Politics, The Economy
Tagged Al Levi, Business/Finance, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, healthcare, healthcare costs, Hostess, Jim Criniti, Labor, Social Issues, Twinkie, Zoom Drain
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5 Easy Ways to Rekindle the Passion for Your Business
Daylight Savings Time just ended. It’s 5 pm and dark outside. All you want to do is go home and watch reruns of Modern Family. I get it. It takes energy and fizz and a sense of purpose to get up … Continue reading
Posted in Making Sure, Running
Tagged Business/Finance, energy, how to find passion for business, Human Interest, Passion, passion for business
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How to Look Discouragement in the Eye
In business, you will have days where the plan, well, just takes too long. Or you have unexpected road blocks. No worries! That’s where the good stories come from. And, that’s when you count on your success skills to help you overcome disappointment and … Continue reading
5 Financial Survival Tips for the Suddenly Single
Perhaps you’ve opted for the stay-at-home lifestyle. You can get by on one person working and you are prioritizing children and family. Very cool! However, are you putting yourself at risk financially? Stuff happens. What if you were suddenly single? … Continue reading
Why Go Green?
See these handsome fellows to the left? No, it’s not a poster for the film Benjamin Buttons. It’s Max and Hot Rod, my son and husband. These two are the “green-est” guys I know. They love to save energy. They … Continue reading
Posted in Clean Energy, The Challenge, Webinar
Tagged Business/Finance, Charles, energy, Human Interest, Max, webinar
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The Solyndra Shame
In 2011, a solar panel manufacturer in California named Solyndra filed for bankruptcy and left 1,000 workers jobless. Solyndra would have been just been the story of a company that tried to develop a unique non-silicone photovoltaic panel and hit … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Business/Finance, energy, Energy development, Energy economics, Energy in the United States, energy independence, energy investment, Energy policy, energy research, free clean energy, Photovoltaics, Solyndra, Sustainable energy, United States Department of Energy
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The Power of Gratitude!
Watch this free business building webinar as special guest, Lori Saitz and I discuss “The Power of Gratitude.” Lori lives and breathes this classic business strategy: Be thankful. Let your customers know how much you love them. I know I fall down on … Continue reading
Posted in Webinar
Tagged Business/Finance, Gratitude, Lori Saitz, Philosophy, Reciprocity
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The Secret Power of Gratitude for Business Today
How a simple “thank you” can increase your revenue Economic times being what they are, business people are leaving no stone unturned in search of revenue generating ideas. While the days of lavish parties and expensive junkets may be over, … Continue reading
Do Business Owners Know What Their Customers Want?
Research Shows 90% Do Not… What customers value most changes constantly, and the pace of change has increased exponentially with the economic recession. The businesses who become relevant by addressing what customers really value at any given time will be … Continue reading
Be Making Money by Monday
Figure out how to sell something – a product or service – for more than it costs to create it, and you manufacture money out of nothing. Sells stuff for more than it costs. Create profits. Collect the cash. Pass … Continue reading
