A Ramble On The Rue
WALKING ON THE SMALLEST RUES (“streets” in French) alongside the Mediterranean Sea in southern...
Clarity Insider: Rod's Rambles (2)
Small Business, Big Impact
I often marvel at the courage and tenacity of Small Business Owners. I have been fortunate to be...
Small Business Is Big In Southern France
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How Todos Supermarket Found Success
One of the biggest myths in the business world is the concept of the “overnight success.”
A Corporate Promotion or Beer? Growling Bear Chose Beer
Ask anyone who works with me on a regular basis and they’ll be the first to tell you – I’m not a...
Trust Me, You Want to Be A Failure First.
There is little if anything small about the “small” business owner. At One Degree Capital, we refer...
One Wrong Letter Cost $2,000, Ruined a Friendship
My very determined competitors helped me learn that one (did they really have to flatten all FOUR...
Lessons in Perseverance From My College Keg Business
To the outsider, it often looks easy to own a business. The reality is that business owners face...
Pies and Wine So Good, Mom’s Has a Great Business Plan
Of course, Mom’s bakes some fantastic pies (second only to my own mom, of course… hi, Mom!)...
Competing with Big Box Stores?
One way is by building their own community of champions and collaborators.
All around us are great...