by Kristin Gravitt | Aug 16, 2023 | Business Tips
I suppose there’s never been an easy time to be in business. It’s tempting to look at the current economic situation and cite all the things working against business owners right now. And Google helps with that… My internet search this morning lent me the...
by Kristin Gravitt | Jul 26, 2023 | Business Tips
Did you see the Barbie movie or Oppenheimer this weekend? Or jump in with the 200,000 other Barbenheimers and see both? In case you didn’t, your social media feed likely filled you in on what you missed (or didn’t, depending on your view of these things). What a...
by Kristin Gravitt | Jul 19, 2023 | Business Tips
Raise your hand if you or your workers, in any way, still work remotely post-pandemic. It’s a common enough reality — maybe more so now even than 2020. Working in sweatpants from the comfort of your Lake Norman home is infinitely better than dress shoes and...
by Kristin Gravitt | Jul 5, 2023 | Business Tips
There’s this comparative analogy about what makes something American that people like to use: “as American as apple pie.” But, I kind of think we should update that comparison to “as American as starting a small business.” Not as catchy, I know (or as yummy). But,...
by Kristin Gravitt | Jun 28, 2023 | Business Tips
We’re nearing June 30 (the mid-year marker), which is a very smart time to move into a different gear in examining your business’s financial situation. Because, like the good business owner that you are, I’m sure you kicked off Q1 with a bunch of exciting goals...
by Kristin Gravitt | Jun 7, 2023 | Business Tips
Ever feel like the whole world is taking a summer vacation except you? That’s real: Small business owners can’t always afford to step away from the helm to take those long, glorious vacations you see on social media (maybe beach and Europe photos are already popping...