June 1, 2023
“He said, ‘if you came up with a million dollars, I’ll be out the door tomorrow.’ He says things like from time to time, but I definitely don’t have a million dollars. Even if I did, […]
May 1, 2023
“He said he could make twice what we were paying him at his new gig. What were we supposed to do? So. He quit. Yeah, he gave us two weeks notice, but our books are a […]
April 1, 2023
Not every business owner I meet is holding a sign saying, “Help! I’m drowning in debt.” But this meeting was as clear a sign as any that they needed serious help. “I’m sorry. Hang on a […]
March 1, 2023
“When I started here 2 years ago, he said he’d sell me the business.” He stated as if, since this was good enough for him it should be good enough for anyone. “So, that’s why he […]
January 9, 2023
“My business banker told me to call your office.” The line was staticky and the lady on the other end of the call sounds unsure. She continued, “They declined me for a business loan but couldn’t […]
November 1, 2022
“Well… We shook on it the other day.” She paused to consider her own words. I could tell as she was explaining what happened that she was frustrated that she broke the first rule of business […]