"Oh, if he would only do what I want him to do!" Sigh. Been there and said that. After years of prodding, suggesting, nagging and reasoning, I never succeeding in getting my husband to do anything he didn't want to do. After years of therapy and self help books and meditation and [...]
Family drama can drive you crazy. The drama multiplies when you have a family business. Yet, when it works, the family business offers… Trust. An understanding that “We are in this together.” Legacy. We are creating our own opportunities and fortunes. Money. As the family expands, so should the business. Time. Together. LOVE. Yep, love [...]
Family businesses are the back-bone of small businesses in the United States. They comprise 80 to 90 percent of all businesses, and they face many heartbreaking issues, like divorce, succession planning, turf battles, and “why can’t you be more like your brother?” arguments. Chances are you are involved in a family business…or work for one. [...]
Yikes! Your wife (husband, parent, kid) may be keeping you from making money!
Recently, I chatted with Monaica Ledell of MommyBreadwinner.com about what it takes to be successful in business. We agreed that a winning business of your own can expand peace, prosperity and freedom. It can also help make the house payment and pay for dance lessons. Here’s the interview. Lots of tips and a few rarely shared [...]
Last night I watched “The 80’s: The Decade That Made Us,” The show opened with a recap of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey team story. I remember watching the win over the Russian team, with my college roommate, in our dorm rooms. Lisa and I knocked over our lawn chairs chanting, with the rest [...]
Ah, the dream of running your own business! Until it turns into a nightmare. Does this sound familiar? Mr. Know It All decides to go into business for himself. He is good at what he does, so he gets really busy. Certainly, he is too busy to do all the administrative work like accounting, answering [...]
Being an entrepreneur has many benefits. You can achieve financial and lifestyle freedom. You can be of service to others, while steering your own course. Perhaps best of all, you can have a powerful, positive impact on your kids. Entrepreneurs teach children this priceless lesson: You can manufacture your own money. Emily Ridgeway has great [...]
This may be an opportunity for you. This is a casting call for family-owned business owners who are in need of a turnaround. Here’s the scoop… Family members in the business must be 18 years old or older. Your business needs a storefront…not an in-home office. No bars or restaurants. Interested in service businesses, home [...]
