Tips & Tricks
Tips & tricks of small business from a small business owner. Be inspired, think big, and cut yourself some slack.

Airport Etiquette (Or Why I’m Considering a Career at the DOT)
Travel is stressful enough without dealing with complete and utter…people who apparently forgot how to act in public the second they stepped into an airport.

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders & Gratitude
“What on earth are you watching?” I ask Josh as I crawl onto the bed in our motorhome (in our driveway) and lie down next

Sharkie Poo: A Cautionary Tale
Perhaps by calling it Sharkie Poo, it was a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. All seven dogs have a nickname – Millie is Millie Vanilli,

I’m Kind of a Big Deal: Thought Leadership
I am not a fan of the phrase “thought leadership,” but I have yet to come up with a better term, so here we are.

Back from Vacay Vibes
Coming back from vacation is so overwhelming that it’s tempting to just never take one. That’s basically been my approach for 2022. To state the

Hi, I'm Kim.
The face behind the sarcasm.
Thank you for being here. For being open to being a part of an exploration of all things small business.
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Just singing to Joey the Doberman and really enjoying the 20 acres and no neighbors as I belt out Fancy by @reba - a personal favorite.
I truly hope you Google the lyrics of this song, it will further cement this moment in your head.
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Just over here managing ADHD however I can. ...
The BBB aka Big Brutal Blow
(pic is how I feel)
This isn’t just policy failure—it’s a moral failure.
You are cowards, every single one of you who voted for this, who looked the other way, who put self-preservation ahead of the people you swore to serve. You have chosen to please a tyrant instead of protecting your districts. You have made it clear: small businesses, vulnerable populations, and working families are expendable to you.
If you’re not standing with small businesses, you’re standing in the way of Michigan’s future.
Full blog at www.smallbizmusings.com - link in bio
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@derekdickow @powerconnections what a great event you’ve put together. So glad @smallbusinessassocofmichigan was able to be a small part of it. Looking forward to Day 2.
I can’t wait to see all the female speakers on the roster next year.
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