A bit morbid of a subject but something, as a business owner, you absolutely have to think about. This is especially relevant if you are the sole proprietor. After owning my business for almost 10 years, I thought I should think about what the hell will happen if I were to kick the bucket. I […]
This same time every year, I question my decision to run my own business. Why? Because…taxes. When you are paying out an unGodly amount at the end of the year, even though you paid quarterly throughout the year, it is hard to justify the choice to run a small business. Then comes the joyful time […]
Every January I sit down and write up our growth strategy for the coming year – it keeps us on track with milestones and goals to reach. I take a few hours, pour myself a glass of cabernet and get to work. Everything is more fun with wine. There are a ton of books, blogs and […]
~The unicorn is part of the world of nature and part of the world of dreams–and completely of the heart. In many ways, it is a symbol of our longing for the mysterious and the unattainable~ A few weeks ago I attended the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Leadership Council conference. It was incredibly […]
For the first time in my 36 years (I know…it took me that long), I traveled overseas to spend 2 weeks in a foreign country. The country of choice? Spain. The trip was full of a lot of firsts for me and I can’t help but compare everything I do back to 834 and running […]
I remember thinking, just last week, I wish someone had a small business handbook that gave you step by step instructions on running your company. When I started 834 back in 2006 or 2007, it was on the premise that there was a better way to run an agency and serve clients. When you are […]
