Welcome to OnYourBusiness!

A few weeks ago I found myself thinking “I should really start a blog.” My next thought was “Wait a minute… Why?”

Hmm… Sadly, I’m getting too old for “Because everyone else is doing it” to be an acceptable response. That was a sobering realization in and of itself. So I had to give it a little more thought.

Ultimately, this is why I started OnYourBusiness:

• Sharing My Experiences - I’m always referring friends and clients to articles and resources that I’ve found useful. Why not share these with a broader audience? As a small business owner, I’ve been the Project Manager, Programmer, Database Analyst, Graphic Designer, Secretary, Customer Service Rep, Sales Rep, Marketing Manager, Accountant, etc… I’m constantly reading books and articles about these topics, and applying them to my own business. There’s a lot of great information out there, but there’s also a lot of crap. Hopefully most of my posts will be among the former.
• Networking - For anyone interested in starting a small business, networking is key. I’ve been inspired by some great bloggers, and wanted to reach out in the same way they have. So many opportunities in my life and my business have materialized out of the nowhere through the connections I’ve made. So drop me a note, introduce yourself! Maybe one day that connection will pay off.
• Fame and Fortune - Probably a long shot, but hey I can dream right?

So that’s why I’m here. Those are the things I’ve set out to accomplish with OnYourBusiness. More importantly, why are you here? Leave a comment and let me know…