by Jared Ballard
Due to the unprecedented time we are living in, the US Government recently authorized the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP. The first round of forgivable loans has closed, and approximately $349 billion was distributed to small businesses across the country. A...
by Jared Ballard
Most of us are spending much more time at home these days—much more time. You are most likely reading this from home at the kitchen table or living room couch. Some of you probably have a dog or cat staring at you, wondering why you are not at work. These are most...
by Jared Ballard
If you are a small business owner, I am sure you are intensely stressed and are looking at things day to day, if not hour by hour. Did you have a plan in place for crises like the one we are in now? If so, how is it going? Let’s talk about a few steps and some...
by Jared Ballard
Ever pulled into your work parking lot and just sat in your car? Cried a little when your alarm goes off because you know what your day brings. Whether it’s a difficult client or a micro-managing boss, either way, trudging into work feels like climbing Mount Everest....
by Jared Ballard
Keeping a company running in the black is not an easy task. Sometimes it feels like balancing multiple spinning plates while juggling a couple of chainsaws. There is A LOT to keep track of, and the consequences of dropping a plate is hard, but a chainsaw well that is...
by Jared Ballard
Whether you like it or not, networking is vital to being in the business world. It can be the most effective and least expensive way to promote yourself and grow your business. This is especially true if you mostly conduct business in your local area. Networking is...
