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Mar29
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You've no doubt heard of the big name blogs like Seth Godin's. So, it's great to see less well known blogs get a mention on a "best of..." list. It's even more exciting when your own humble little blog is included. Yes, Small Biz Mentor, h as been named in the list of Best Small Business Blogs You Might Not Know About at America's Best Companies.
America's Best Companies is "a small business association dedicated to the future of small business." I'm honored to be listed along with some great small business blogs, including Small Business Trends and Duct Tape Marketing. Check out the whole list.
America's Best Companies has an online magazine which is a useful free resource for small business owners and managers. Current articles include - - Go Green At Work
- Terminating An Employee
- Marketing Your Business On The Web
- Entrepreneurs Find New Markets With Second Life
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Mar29
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Happy National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day. From the site -When you call, you are more likely to get a real, live person. And unlike big national chains, they know their products. They are outstanding performers in niche markets....
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Mar28
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The food industry is one of the leaders in using business blogging as a marketing tool. A noted absence is Starbucks. In Starbucks Connects With Customers Via Website, I mentioned the lack of a business blog, sayingThis would be an...
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Mar27
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Watching Kitchen Nightmares has given me some insight into the leadership qualities needed by a chef. The chef not only cooks, but has to be in charge of the kitchen and the staff. If the chef is indecisive or unclear,...
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Mar26
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Alex Scott at La Lanterna Italian Restaurant in Letchworth, England, had the Kitchen Nightmares reality TV treatment. Unlike some chefs in past episodes, Alex was very open to learning. As he was losing over $2000 per week, he knew he...
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Mar25
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The Kitchen Nightmares reality TV crew headed to La Lanterna. This is an Italian restaurant in Letchworth, a wealthy town north of London. I've been fascinated by previous episodes of Kitchen Nightmares and a similar Australian show, The Chopping Block....
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Mar24
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National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day is a fun day I came across when researching Unusual Holidays & Special Days for March. I like this day almost as much as The International Day of Awesomeness we tipped our hat to earlier in...
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Mar23
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New Year and other special occasions are often a psychological new page for personal lives and businesses...a fresh start. We can make a fresh start anytime, of course. Spring heralds new beginnings and growth. For Christians, Easter also marks new...
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Mar22
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Watching other small business owners in action and learning from their strengths and mistakes is very instructive.Our March sub theme looks at the food industry. Last week my husband and I went to a favorite pizza and pasta cafe. It's...
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Mar21
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The "R" word is echoing around the US. The reverberations can be heard loud and clear around the world. While it hasn't been called a recession officially, plenty of people are nervous... big business, small business and the regular guy...
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Mar20
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I was amazed to learn that International Earth Day dates from the 1970's. The message appears to be one of addressing issues of the environment and peace. I heard Barry McGuire sing The Eve of Destruction last night. As he...
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Mar19
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March at Small Biz Mentor sees a sub theme of what small businesses can learn from the food industry. Many food industry businesses are themselves small businesses.I've been fascinated by Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, a reality TV series. Seeing behind...
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Mar18
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As a non US resident, I'm an outsider looking in at the economic stimulus package rebate, but am following it with interest. IRS RebatesThe IRS Economic Stimulus Calculator will give you a better idea of how much you are eligible...
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Mar16
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We've already celebrated some special days in March including International Women's Day and the International Day of Awesomeness.I missed the 20th anniversary of Pi Day, beloved of math geeks everywhere on March 14th. But to make up for it, here...
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Mar15
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This week we've been looking at the food industry for some small business lessons.One of the main lessons I was reminded of from my viewing of Kitchen Nightmares and The Chopping Block was how easy it is to lose profit...
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Mar14
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I'm a little late in discovering this story, but a David and Goliath story, is always news, especially when a small independent bakery, David, defeats the mighty Goliath, McDonalds.The locals of Altamura in Italy welcomed McDonalds at first.Then the modern...
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Mar13
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I've been watching a run of cooking shows lately... the sort where the professional chef comes in and helps turn around ailing businesses.Kitchen Nightmares, a British show with professional chef, Gordon Ramsay at the helm, came to the rescue of...
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Mar12
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Last night I watched The Chopping Block, a TV show that pits 2 restaurants against each other in a bid to win $20 000.There is a food critic involved and a professional chef who coaches the restaurant chefs. There's $5000...
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Mar10
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SmallBizMentor.comToday I attended a seminar. The presenter started by telling us that March 10th is the International Day of Awesomeness. This is a new one on me, but what a great idea. The initiators of this event sayThe International Day...
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Mar 9
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Hot on the heels of International Women's Day, I read an interesting discussion about how to attract women to apply for jobs, without breaching anti discrimination laws. If you specifically need a woman for a job, and can justify this,...
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Mar 8
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March 8th is International Women's Day (IWD), an event that kicked off on 8th March, 1911 in Copenhagen, Denmark.I love that it is an International celebration, rather than just a national one. There's a real sense of unspoken connection with...
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Mar 7
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I phoned my local Borders and was surprised to get another store at a different location. I tried again... same result. Next time round I checked the number with the store assistant. He apologized and explained that the phone book...
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Mar 6
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Steve Forbes released the annual Forbes rich list. Interestingly, for the first time in 13 years, Bill Gates no longer tops the list. He is now at number 3. King of the pack in 2008 is the Nebraska, Ohio based...
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Mar 5
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In a recent post, I talked about the disturbing increase in shop rage. From our readers' comments, it seems others are concerned at this trend too... not just consumers, but shop staff as well. And another thought... just like road...
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Mar 4
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I'm a fan of business blogging and believe most businesses can benefit. But there's one issue that's not widely discussed. What Happens When Your Blog Is Dying?Many business owners start blogging with lots of enthusiasm. They have lots to say....
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as been named in the list of Best Small Business Blogs You Might Not Know About at America's Best Companies. 
