I belong to a chapter of BNI – Business Network International.  This group is a great source of business, friendship, ideas and a place to talk to other entrepreneurs.  Love that!  But what really hit home for me recently was talking to a competitor.  She asked how I can offer solutions in marketing and social media, planning, hiring and technology and I explained my background. Then she asked what I do when a small business needs something outside my expertise.  I explained I have partners that handle the other aspects of business that I can’t.  As we talked, I realized how amazing that really is.  Need a bookkeeper?  Got one!  Need promotional materials?  I know the people to call!  Need to set up solid retirement strategies for yourself and employees?  No problem!  Need insurance so if something happens to a principle in the company everyone […] Continue reading