Surviving and thriving in the competitive landscape of running a small business is no small feat. I’m proud to say this month, we here at Quintessence Group are celebrating 25 years in business. Honestly, I can’t believe it. It really doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. In the early years, we weathered the storms […]
What I’ve learned after 18 years in business
To my true amazement, this week marks my 18th year in business, and I must say it’s been a wild ride. In 1999, I was scared to death, I had a laptop, a fax machine and a dream and set up shop in the basement of my house. My neighbor, who was a contractor, came […]
Ask SmallBizLady: What’s the Best Business Advice I’ve Ever Gotten?
Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask SmallBizLady. This week, we are taking on the question: What’s the best business advice I’ve ever received? Be good to your customers! It’s cheaper to keep a customer than to find a new one. Keep in touch with your customers. Ask […]