by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 30 Nov 2011
I read a great blog in the November 24, 2011 edition of Small Business Trends. It was written by Jeanne Bliss. It was so inspiring that I asked her for permission to repost it here and she said yes. The story illustrates the power of excellent customer service as well...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 08 Nov 2011
The SBA has totally revamped its website. It is much more friendly and easy to navigate! The major tabs are Starting & Managing a Business Loans & Grants Contracting Counseling & Training SBA Direct For Lenders In addition to general resources, you can...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 17 Oct 2011
I read a very interesting article by Simon Yisrael Feuerman titled, Final Lesson: You Don’t Get an A for Just Showing Up. While this article is written for educators, it’s applicable for practitioners. Feuerman states, You do not get an A in life for just showing up...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 07 Oct 2011
On May 12, 2011 I posted a blog titled “Your Favorite Business Books” where I listed a collection of business titles written for this field. I asked readers to submit their favorite business books to add to the list. Laura Allen, Rachel Belder and Dan...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 10 May 2011
I read the following post by Shawn Hessinger and think it’s one of the best (and most enjoyable) descriptions of social media that I’ve read. I contacted him and he graciously gave me permission to repost it. Enjoy! Social Media for Your Small Business is a Piece of...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 06 May 2011
Marketing your practice can be frustrating at times. Most people struggle over what to call themselves. They want a title that expresses what they do, yet often find themselves limited in what they can say. Use terms the public can understand and avoid simply putting...
by Cherie Sohnen-Moe | 26 Jun 2010
Recently I went to hear a friend’s band (Episodes) play at a local bar. Their music is basically classic rock, indie and some folk rock. The music was great and everyone enjoyed it. The majority of the people in the room were friends of the band. After about an...