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Author: Dr. Philip R. Geist Created: 4/3/2007 1:42 PM


"Issues, events, and topics that affect small businesses. A source of information for current and future entrepreneurs."

Oh, say can you see...
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/30/2007 9:31 AM
Emergency One has announced their decision, the economy is humming along, and all is well with the world. But don't you wish you had a crystal ball to know what comes next? Will housing sales rise or fall? Will the price of fuel stablize this summer? What will the hurricane season bring? How can we plan in times of uncertainty?
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Test the waters to see if "Plan B" will work before 'diving in' full-time.
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/24/2007 1:39 PM
Are you worried about job stability? Facing that mid-life entrepreneurial urge? Need more extra income than a part-time job will provide? You don't have to "take that job and shove it," you can join the dozens of want-to-be entrepreneurs from Marion County who are "testing the waters."
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Is your energy level up to par?
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/17/2007 8:46 AM
To maximize profits, your energy level (usage) should be DOWN to par! Reducing energy and other expenses can boost profits more easily than raising sales...
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You can't get there from here...
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/14/2007 10:37 AM
Is your business affected by road construction? If so, what are you doing about it?
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City sized opportunities in The Villages
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/10/2007 12:44 PM
Demographics of new retail opportunites in our neighbor to the southeast.
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It's that time of year again...
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/6/2007 2:51 PM
Easter is here, we are well into Spring and the "Snowbirds" are leaving. Traffic is less congested, waits for tables at restaurants are shorter and sales are lower. Or are they?
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Welcome! The blog is now open...
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 4/4/2007 3:09 PM
The blog is now open... I'll start off by discussing the need for disaster planning...
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