Confronting a Sensitive Situation: Managing Theft in Your Small Business As a proud owner of a small gift shop near a private middle school, I often find myself welcoming various groups of kids after school. Recently, I encountered a situation that has left me feeling uncertain about how to handle theft in a professional and Read more…
Month: March 2025
Can we stop with the cold emailing offering SEO and web development services?!
The Perils of Cold Emailing: Why Businesses Should Rethink Their Outreach Strategies As a business owner, I often find myself inundated with unsolicited emails from various services promising to enhance my website or boost my SEO.html" target="_blank">SEO for “free leads.” It seems like every week, I receive at least five of these messages, and I can’t Read more…
My small business came to a screeching halt today and I’m in shock and awe, what do I do from here?
Navigating Setbacks: When Your Small Business Faces Hurdles Today, my small business hit an unexpected roadblock, leaving me in a state of disbelief. After seven months of planning and preparation, I finally reached out to the Department of Agriculture to inquire about the inspection of my kitchen. This step is crucial for obtaining the necessary Read more…
Being sued for ADA compliance, for a website that hasn’t been maintained in 4 years?
Navigating the Complexities of ADA Compliance: A Cautionary Tale Recently, I found myself facing an unexpected legal challenge related to ADA compliance for a website I created about six years ago. This site, originally designed for an alternative reality game (ARG) for my local community, has remained untouched and unmaintained for the past four years. Read more…
Client paid me for a large project, but then fired everyone who knows about it. What do I do?
Navigating Unexpected Challenges: A Client Payment Dilemma In the world of freelancers and small business owners, we often encounter situations that test our ethical boundaries and professional judgment. One such dilemma recently came across my desk that left me pondering the right course of action. Here’s the situation: After a year of concerted effort trying Read more…
Husband bought a business that turned out to be a scam. What to do?
When Your Spouse’s Business Purchase Turns Out to Be a scam: What Are Your Next Steps? Buying a business can be an exciting venture, offering the promise of greater success and new opportunities. However, as many have discovered, the reality isn’t always as bright as it seems. For one couple, a seemingly straightforward purchase turned Read more…
Thinking of Using Clutch? Think Again! They are Criminals
Before You Consider Clutch: A Cautionary Tale If you’re contemplating investing in Clutch.co, I urge you to reconsider. Here’s why you might want to think twice. The leads generated by Clutch seem to be nothing but bot-sourced solicitations, hounding you with offers to “improve your website’s SEO.html" target="_blank">SEO.” While spam is an unfortunate reality of the Read more…
Lost my shit today, what would you do?
Navigating Workplace Emotions: A Personal Experience Today was a challenging day at work, and I found myself in an unexpected confrontation with one of my employees. It started when I discovered a note left on my desk alongside the timesheets. The note read, “Here are these (timesheets) for you to also check to make sure Read more…
What business were you a part of or saw first hand that made an absolute killing ?
The Art of Smart Business: A Tale of Success in the Restaurant Supply Industry Have you ever encountered a business venture that truly thrived in unconventional ways? I recently learned about an intriguing story involving a friend’s family that highlights the unique dynamics of the restaurant supply industry. Their experience serves as a valuable lesson Read more…