This’ll be short, because I’d rather be writing about small businesses and their owners.
I’m curious in just about everything, so I’m never at a loss for questions. That’s a good thing when getting to know people. Even better, after I ask a question, I always give the other person plenty of time to answer—and then I LISTEN.
Considered a Baby Boomer, I’m very grateful for what I’ve been given at this stage of my life: gratitude, contentment and a wonderful husband.
Everything I’ve done up ’til now has made me a better person and a better writer. You can best get to know me by reading what I write.
You can reach me by e-mail at kim@smallbizmke.com
Inbox Zero
We at Small Business Milwaukee first heard about Inbox Zero from Tracy Champagne, our Founder. Later, we discovered the buzzword has been around since 2006 (or thereabouts). Productivity Expert Merlin Mann coined it when describing his system of managing email and...
Team Builders, Active Community Members, and Restaurateurs Citlali Mendieta-Ramos and Nicolás Ramos
They usually come with charisma, enthusiasm, a fresh set of eyes, and a willingness to learn. They’re groomed to become marketers, salespeople, promoters, and on-the-spot troubleshooters. They learn about the Latin culture and memorize an extensive food and drink...
FortuNuts, LLC. A Good Small Business Story.
This is a good story that starts and ends in the middle. There’s no conflict, so no need for resolution. The narrative is written with some thoughtful dialogue, provides inspiration, and teaches a lesson or two. The plot includes, some would say, a bit of a mystery....
Tanya Murphy Is Our Destination Director. Who’s Yours?
“If there’s any silver lining to this [the pandemic], I now know there are some people who will never, ever, ever even think about planning a trip again without talking to me first.” Tanya Murphy, a Cruise Planners independent Destination Director, and her clients had...
Carvd N Stone
Her approach veers from some of her profession’s standards, but the conviction behind it and the resulting body of work is revitalizing. It’s the kind of “fresh air” people have been seeking for a very long time. Good news. Positive news. Happy news. Nyesha Stone’s...
Lo-Cal Flava So Local Es Loco!™ We’re Talkin’ Salsa.
“There’s not much you can’t do with salsa, except not eat it.” After hearing that comment from Milwaukee’s micro business owner Angela Moragne, I decided to turn it into a challenge. During my ensuing salsa research, I discovered several things. First, Angela, whose...
Who’s Your Barber?
It wasn’t the kind of well-planned, highly-coordinated, and pricey marketing campaign that brought in nearly 1,000 new customers to the International Barbershop in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Instead, it was one client’s good review on Nextdoor, a popular neighborhood app....
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A room to call “mine,” fresh linens, home-cooked meals, laundry services, personal care assistance, and daily activities—all provided within a family-like atmosphere—are at the heart of Carter’s Quality Care.
A Professional Headshot Is a Necessity
What’s the biggest mistake small business owners make with their headshots? Not having one. Second biggest mistake? Taking it themselves. Third? Not understanding what a headshot should be. Bill Sargent doesn’t blame them. “Most people never think about it [their...