August 2010

How Businesses are Booming

From OpenForum.com.

The economy has certainly changed the way we think about doing business.  In fact, 78 percent of business owners told us that they have to change the way they do business in 2010. 

I am so inspired by the stories I hear about the incredible growth of businesses driven by resourceful and creative owners.  Or, even better, the stories of how lives are impacted by the ingenuity of business owners who take care of their employees, their communities, and, of course, their customers in unique and special ways.  So while the challenges abound, there are some courageous – and maybe a bit lucky – businesses all over the country!  

Every day business owners are celebrating individual wins: a new product, a new hire, a grand opening, another satisfied customer. They’re looking forward, finding better ways to do business, and succeeding in spite of challenges.  They’re getting more out of their businesses and giving back to their communities.  They are, in a word, “Booming.”

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