Save Your Business and Your Marriage
A veteran entrepreneur describes balancing a demanding growth phase with family life. He recalls 80 hour weeks, conflicts at home, and a turning point in 1985 when a cruise helped refocus on spouse and children. He emphasizes making family No 1, scheduling time together, and maintaining open, thoughtful communication to sustain both marriage and business.
Online sales temptations meet hard realities for small firms
Knight Ridder describes Irish soda bread seller Phil Prial who spent $2000 on a site yet found no million online. The piece notes how Internet reach matters, with big brands racing ad campaigns and small firms seeking affordable ways to attract traffic amid crowded sites. It cites a GTE survey showing 62 percent use the net for personal needs, while 25 percent have a site and many traffic expectations proved optimistic.
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Get outside help to run your business
New York AP report notes many entrepreneurs handle tasks like bookkeeping billing payroll and benefits themselves. Experts urge outsourcing from the start to avoid hamstringing growth and to save time and money despite upfront costs.
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