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Put Out a Sign and They Will Come

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Updated on Feb 1, 2015 | Marketing |

Sidewalk signs are an easy way for brick and mortar shops to bring in foot traffic. Jason shows us how one shop is using sidewalk signs effectively.

Time to Fire It Up

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Aug 16, 2011 | Development, Networking, Starting a Business |

Fire is a combination of passion, drive and intensity. Success may not be possible without it, but it can be elusive and difficult to identify. What’s your fire?

Bad Marketing is Everywhere

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Updated on Feb 1, 2015 | Marketing |

You can find examples of bad marketing everywhere. Jason shows one and has a few suggestions on how you can make bad marketing better.

Add Action Days to Your Holiday Vacation

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Oct 10, 2017 | Goal Setting, Holidays, Productivity, Work/Life Balance |

Action days are kind of like “forced” productivity. Do you think an action day would help you start 2011 ahead of the game?

The True Value of a Virtual Assistant

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Aug 7, 2011 | Development, Virtual Teams |

If you work with a VA, try growing your relationship in one of these ways. You might be surprised how much more valuable your VA becomes to you.

Got an Address?

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Aug 29, 2011 | Starting a Business |

Home-based business owners face a common challenge: to share or not to share your home address. What do you do?

How to Scratch the Seven-Year Itch

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Feb 12, 2011 | Development |

Bored? Does your business need some new life? Here is a list of things you can do to shake things up and revitalize your business.

Stop Making Excuses and Just Do Something

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Updated on Nov 4, 2011 | Development, Marketing |

Jason shares nine things you can do this weekend to get past small business paralysis and make something positive happen in your business.

Can You Teach Me the Art of Not Doing?

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Feb 12, 2011 | Work/Life Balance |

I’m on a quest to learn how to do … nothing. Do you have any tips, advice or words of wisdom to share?

Knowing When to Say When

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Feb 12, 2011 | Productivity, Virtual Teams, Work/Life Balance |

My story about how I turned around the overworked, over-committed and burnt out version of me. And how I want to help you do the same.

Got a Problem? 13 Reasons Why You Want One

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Aug 3, 2011 | Development, Starting a Business |

Problems aren’t all bad. Well, they usually do stink, but most have a silver lining, too. Here are a few good things that can come from a problem.

3 Business Lessons I Learned from Karate

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Feb 12, 2011 | Development, Starting a Business |

Karate is more than learning how to defend yourself. Here are three lessons I learned from karate that have made me a better business owner.

Are You a Victory Tracker?

Posted by Alyssa Gregory | Updated on Feb 12, 2011 | Development, Starting a Business |

I admit it. I track my successes, and not just for personal gratification. It’s a powerful way to keep track of progress and make sure I’m moving forward.