WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN 150M SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS UNITE?

Never underestimate the power of social media. It’s amazing how news travels – especially bad news? Why is that?

I’ve been doing a lot of research today on the toll our economic condition is taking on small business owners. In the United States, business bankruptcy filings hit 7,874 in June, or 358 per filing day. That's a 48% jump from a year ago. That's partly because bankruptcies are typically a lagging indicator of the economy's health. Two important factors that contribute to business failures—depressed sales and tight credit—may linger even once the economy starts growing again. And creditors, frustrated with turnaround plans that rarely succeed, are increasingly unlikely to work with business owners to help insolvent firms recover.

So, my question is this… when will we (small business owners) do something about it? When is enough, enough? When will we decide that its time for our true power to be felt? Because I know the world will be a very different place when our 150,000 million small business owners decide to work together vs. independently.

DAY 5
Weight: unknown
Earnings: $1125.00

Tomorrow, a visit to the doctor to address the unidentified lump. You’ll be happy to hear I’ve been keeping up with my commitments. However, over the past two days I’ve managed to consume my wine quota.

BTW, there was so much happening yesterday, I didn’t get the chance to tell you about my haircut. For those of you that have been following my blog, you’ll know that this has been my first haircut since December 16, 2009. Until that time, I was reluctant, opposed really, to spend any more than $40 on a cut. After all, I was only getting a trim, (but what does that say about how much I value myself?). That was until I received the best haircut of my life, a birthday gift from my partner. I happy to report, Stephanie from Goddess Hair, is now a friend and confident and is the only person I will allow to cut my hair. If you’re lucky, really lucky, you might be able to get an appointment with her. And if you do, I promise you, you’ll love it. It’s truly amazing what a good haircut will do for your ego. Not to mention the free inspirational session you receive from being in the presence of a true goddess herself. Thank you again, Stephanie. I hope you’re reading this.

Taunya