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

It’s ok to ask for help
I made the decision to go see a business coach/counselor/therapist – whatever you want to call it….and it was the best. Granted, I’ve gone once

Is gratitude extinct?
Is gratitude lost in todays society, never to be found again? Am I jaded in thinking that younger professionals want things handed to them without

Let’s negotiate
Negotiation is a part of every aspect of our life. In your personal life it could be trying to get your spouse to do a

It’s on you to grow your network
Hello everyone seeking a job, connection, friend, mentor, advice – stop bugging everyone. Make it happen yourself. No one owes you anything. They certainly don’t

How to give a memorable interview
We are in the process of hiring our summer interns for 834 which means lots and lots of interviews. Every interview we give is treated

Hosting a successful meeting
No lie, this is mapped out in our standard operating procedures. I absolutely hate meetings to have meetings, you can feel the productivity just sucked

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.
Mostly thanks for tuning into the musings.
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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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