Wednesday, September 24, 2014 California offers 6 Health Plans and 10 Dental Plans from HMO's (Health Maintenance Organizations), PPO's (Preferred Provider Organizations) and EPO's (Exclusive Provider Organizations) specifically designed for Small Business, all approved by the Affordable Healthcare Act. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 11, 2013Today is September 11th. Twelve years ago today our country was forever altered by terrorist attacks and 9/11 became a day that no one will ever forget. Since then we have picked up the pieces and emerged stronger than before. September 11th, 2001 left a legacy that includes patriotism and American Pride, but also includes a hyper-awareness of terrorism. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 3, 2013A few years back, I was watching a sketch comedy show that did a skit about what the internet would look like if it were a real place. some parts looked like Beverly Hills and others looked like places you would never ever want to be after dark. The internet is an amazing thing but it can also be a dangerous thing, as well. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 7, 2013Considering all of the hullabaloo regarding branding (and Monday's post), I hope you are convinced that having a strong brand can, at the very least, a good idea. Unfortunately, good ideas and good brands don't manifest into reality all by themselves; they have to be built. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 6, 2013TED Talk Tuesday - Joseph Pine Customers want to feel what they buy is authentic, but "Mass Customization" author Joseph Pine says selling authenticity is tough because, well, there's no such thing. He talks about a few experiences that may be artificial but make millions anyway. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 5, 2013Branding has been around for ages, but it seems to have caught fire in the public's consciousness in the last few years. Most people think branding is coming up with a great logo, but it is much much more than that. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 31, 2013Since 1963 America has recognized contributions of small business through National Small Business Week. In an effort to honor the entrepreneurs that build our country's small business, every year each state nominates their Small Business Person of the Year who goes on to compete for the national award. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 30, 2013Ted Talk Tuesday - Rory SutherlandIt may seem that big problems require big solutions, but ad man Rory Sutherland says many flashy, expensive fixes are just obscuring better, simpler answers. To illustrate, he uses behavioral economics and hilarious examples.Take Me to the Talk READ MORE >>
Monday, July 29, 2013The 5 Cs So you're ready to expand your business. You've found the perfect second location, or perhaps it's time tome to hire more staff. You're locked and loaded, ready to go except for one itty-bitty teeny-tiny thing...funding. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 24, 2013So to close out our series of blog posts about teamwork, I wanted to share with you some tools to help best enable teamwork among your employees. Because most of us seem to live and die by our computers and smartphones, I thought it would be best if these tools were based in technology. READ MORE >>
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