Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

What do people want that I can produce?

Posted on July 21, 2007 by David St Lawrence

That question alone may bring about a reality adjustment on the part of a job-seeker. When I first asked myself that back in 1976, it completely changed the way I looked at employment. Up until that point, I was taking … Continue reading →

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Unconventional ideas about earning a living

Posted on July 20, 2007 by David St Lawrence

Earning money is basically all about understanding "exchange". If you are able to do something well enough to get paid for it and are smart enough to find people who want what you can produce, you will be able to … Continue reading →

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Great suppliers can be a major factor in micro-business success

Posted on July 17, 2007 by David St Lawrence

When you are a one or two person organization, your choice of suppliers can be one of the biggest factors in getting you off to a good start. Every organization depends on their suppliers, but micro-businesses need suppliers who are … Continue reading →

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Floyd Chamber of Commerce changes with the times

Posted on May 25, 2007 by David St Lawrence

According to a reliable source, when it was first started in 1989 the Floyd Chamber of Commerce was populated by  traditional business owners. Then over the years the membership supposedly became dominated by tourist related businesses. When we came here … Continue reading →

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