From time to time I like to share links to other articles I have read that I think may also be of interest to you. Here are some recent articles worth checking out:

What’s In Your Welcome Package? – from Solo Business Marketing

Welcome packages are a wonderful idea for small businesses. Show your new customers that you care and stand out by giving them a nice gift just for working with you.

The Three Natural Phases of Successful Small Business Growth – from Duct Tape Marketing

Growing a business is hard. Growing it successfully (read healthy) is even harder. This is a good thumbnail sketch.

How to Make Scary-Big Stuff Happen – from Men With Pens

As as small business owner, you have scary-big dreams. How can you achieve them?

A Business Plan Fable – from Business in General

There is a lot of back in forth on whether you need a business plan (much of it because of a mistaken understanding of the term). This makes some good points about why you do need one.

The Price of Success or the Cost of Failure – from Jim’s Marketing Blog

This hits on one of my favorite topics, hiring experts to help your business succeed.