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The Value of Personal Connections in an AI World
Don’t neglect the value of personal connections even as you do look into ways AI can make your business run more smoothly!
Support Small Businesses in Small Towns
After moving to a small town, I have learned the value of running and supporting small businesses in small towns!

The Simplest Advice is the Hardest to Follow
Just because you have an idea what to do doesn’t mean it’s any easier to actually DO it. How can you get started? Read more!
VIDEOS
Caution! Step Away From the Chatbot
AI Chatbots can be handy, but they can’t replace humans. Check out my math-y opinions on when and when not to use a chatbot for your small business.
In Celebration of Rural Scrappiness!
It’s not easy being a small business owner. It’s even harder in a rural area. Here’s to scrappy entrepreneurs and their bootstrapping ways!
Lean in to Your Zone of Incompetence
Small businesses grow by being excellent at something – but owners sometimes need to be incompetent too
RESOURCES

Top 10 Challenges of Growing Your Small Business
Let’s take a look at the top 10 challenges of growing your small business, along with some resources to help!

What is a second stage business?
Second stage businesses are the job creators of the economy, but they often are left to figure things out on their own. Let’s bridge the gap and come together!

See the Opportunity in Trends for the Future
Prepare your small business for the future. Learn essential job skills for 2025 and key trends for 2030 in Part 4 of our Future Focused series.
CHECK OUT MY BOOKSHELF
I am an avid reader of business books and more. Looking for some of my recommendations? I have set up a shop on Bookshop.org for you to learn more about the books I have read and recommend.
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