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At a favorite local coffee shop. The line is getting long as a woman is asking the barista to explain everything on the menu. 4 minutes in. Now she is asking about sizes. Now about prices 6 minutes in. Oh no. She just spotted the seasonal flavor flier. I may die here.

Have you always wanted to start a business, but haven't taken the plunge? What has stopped you?

It's National Entrepreneurship Week! How does your community support its entrepreneurs? #NatlEshipWeek

🎉 Happy #NatlEshipWeek! 📈 Entrepreneurship is on the rise, with more than 10 million Americans starting a business in the last 2 years. 🚀 Learn about resources that can help you #BeYourOwnBoss and launch a #smallbiz: sba.gov/blog/how-sba-h…

The best business-building habit I ever developed was learning to say no.

I'm gonna need to read the cliff notes tomorrow. Having a hard time interpreting this mumblefest. #SOTU

@HipHmschoolMoms @elonmusk Why is this thing still airborne?? What is the real story?

I would love to hear @elonmusk's take on this.... has he investigated it from space? What is it really? I don't believe anything MSM says anymore... including this!

Scrolling social media and seeing photos taken by every day Americans of a CHINESE SPY BALLOON gliding over critical US military sites and realizing our govt is doing nothing about it 😳 I can't even...I am at a loss.

It's not a great business idea because YOU think it is a great business idea. It's only a great business idea if PAYING CUSTOMERS think it is.

I would add... - ability to pivot and adapt - dislike of working for someone else - love of a flexible lifestyle - freedom that comes with making your own choices - mental and emotional stamina to ride the rollercoaster that is business ownership What would you add?

I asked ChatGPT for a list of characteristics of small business owners. - entrepreneurial spirit - passion for what they do - attention to detail - strong work ethic - good communication skills

Here is how to report if your social media account gets hacked or impersonated. Good luck.

@NatlMainStreet Been observing downtown revitalizing projects for 20 years. All failed because they did not add residents to the equation. People go where people are. Projects need to be balanced w/ livability, entertainment, workplaces, and businesses.

“The goal is a ‘24/7’ downtown with ample work spaces, apartments, parks and entertainment venues that draw people in during the day and have a core of residents who keep the area vibrant after commuters go home.” planetizen.com/news/2023/01/1…

The 2 biggest reasons local small businesses fail... 1. They think everyone is their customer 2. They don't have a marketing budget

Excited to help facilitate tonight's @Distillery_Labs Biz Labs workshop for entrepreneurs with Katie Kelly. The topic is how to use the SmartStart Dashboard (made available by @peoriacounty) for Customer Development.

@JoePulizzi I did exactly that this week before posting on LinkedIn and my impressions and engagement dramatically improved!

My favorite use of ChatGPT? I take a future LinkedIn post and ask ChatGPT to make it more interesting...which it always does. Edit that, and there you go. It's always better IMO. I never thought this could be a thing.

The House passed three bipartisan bills aimed to support Main Street America. Small businesses are the engines of the American economy. Supporting these innovators and entrepreneurs should always be a priority in Washington. Read more below ⤵️ bit.ly/3WMbJmo

According to @zapier, top reasons for not starting a small business are 🔹 Don't know how to get started 🔹 Worry about failing 🔹 Don't have access to the right business tools How is your community addressing these? How did you overcome these in starting your biz?

Which of these benefits communities more?

Startup - high risk, high growth, doesn't make $ for a long time, seeks to scale massively, 8% still alive at 3 yrs Small business - lower risk, slower growth, makes $ from the start, seeks to make the owner a living & serve a local community, 68% still open at 3yrs