Chances are, if you’re in business, you expect to - you need to! - make a profit. But profit comes in many different forms, and most are as valuable as money, if not more so. Life has taught me that the following, if practiced sincerely, will enlarge your customer...
National Be Heard Day
In 2004, Marketing and Business Strategist Shannon Cherry founded National Be Heard Day to offer a way for the millions of small businesses in the US make their voices heard.How to Celebrate National Be Heard Day Small businesses can build some marketing around the...
How do I Start a Food Waste Tracking Project?
Editor’s Note: While URCI is known for supporting new and growing entrepreneurs, we are equally committed to helping established businesses improve efficiency and increase profits. As we expand our involvement in the regional food system, we emphasize that waste...
It Takes a Village
Addressing food insecurity in the face of the US Government shutdown Although we were planning to share a post from Eric Treworgy from his succession planning series, we are switching gears. It would be next to impossible not to be aware of the current state of food...
How Do You Know if Owning a Child Care Business is Right for You?
Are you someone who enjoys caring for children, has fun getting messy, and wants to be your own boss? Becoming a licensed child care provider may be the right path for you! Opening a child care business takes time, determination, and passion, so it is important to ask...




