by KimH | Sep 8, 2022 | Feature Article, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer
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...
by KimH | Apr 26, 2022 | Feature Article, Fiserv Back2Business, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer
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...
by KimH | Jun 12, 2021 | Black-owned Business, Confections, Entrepreneur, Family-Owned Business, Feature Article, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer, Marketing, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Bucks, Minority-Owned Business, Nuts, Small Business, Small Business Milwaukee, Snacks
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....
by KimH | Jun 1, 2021 | Feature Article, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer, Uncategorized
“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...
by KimH | May 17, 2021 | Black-owned Business, Feature Article, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Bucks, Minority-Owned Business, News, Small Business, Small Business Milwaukee, Small Business Resources
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...
by KimH | May 2, 2021 | Black-owned Business, Feature Article, Food, Kimberly Hand - Senior Writer, Micro Business, Microfarm, Milwaukee, Minority Business, Salsa, Small Business
“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...