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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."

Do you Logo?
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 5/27/2007 7:04 AM
Do you use your logo to promote your business, or other companies logos to boost your sales? If not, you may want to boost your use of graphics.
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"Heard it on the Grapevine..."
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 5/22/2007 8:24 AM
On my recent monthly trip to the barbershop (this fair-haired boy has less hair every year, so snip-trips become more infrequent) it occured to me that a great deal of business information was being tossed about. I wonder how much other guys learn about business at the barber, and whether women have the same experience at the hair salon.
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Neither Rain, Nor Snow may stop the mail, but two cents will!
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 5/14/2007 8:09 PM
Postage rates rise today! Even if you "put the check in the mail" it may not get through unless you remembered to add two cents to the envelope. A quick review of postage costs and the small business...
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On the Road Again
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 5/14/2007 11:10 AM
My work takes me to several counties on a regular basis and I am always looking for ways to make the drive time "more productive." I've talked with several people who also have a lot of "steering wheel time" and wonder how others who drive a lot use their time.
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Winning with Street Sense...
By Dr. Philip R. Geist on 5/6/2007 7:04 PM
Wow, what a Derby! Street Sense came from next-to-last in a 20 horse race and won by two and a half lengths. Just what does this have to do with business? The metaphor is too tempting to pass up. Many times, "gut feel" or "street smarts" are what it takes to succeed.
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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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