I just shaved off my beard. In the grand scheme of things, seeing as how I’ve only had it since November 2016, this wasn’t a life changing decision. But, as far as recent memory goes, six months is a good…
Breaking the Habit
I forgot to wear a belt yesterday. Which was weird only because I wear a belt every day. The thing is, I didn’t notice until about halfway through the day. Up until that point, I didn’t notice at all. The…
Upgrades
This time of year always brings about a series of upgrades. Most people attempt to experience the upgrades by setting New Year’s Resolutions. And we all know why those don’t work out. There are two ways to go about “upgrading.” Don’t…
Lessons from Four Years of Tinderbox Consulting
It recently occurred to me that I’ve been running own company longer than any job I’ve ever had. The longest I was employed was 15 years ago. While attending college at Western Washington University, I worked in the computer maintenance…
What Would You Do For Your Business With $1,000?
Recently, Tinderbox responded to a request from the IgniteSpot Blog–a simple query about what we would do if we had $1,000 extra for business spending right now. Our response is featured on the blog! Take a look. It might even give…
The Agora Awards Profile Video
Tinderbox was recently a finalist in the small business category of the 31st Annual Agora Awards. As part of the process, Tinderbox received a short video, profiling a bit about what we do, and why we do it! Thank you again to…
The Hiring Decision
Hiring will (and should) change your business. Hiring an employee, especially your first employee, means you have more mouths to feed. At first, my business was just supporting me and my family. As soon as I added an employee, the…
The Agora Awards
An Agora is an ancient Greek word denoting an ancient Greek concept; an ‘open place of assembly’ where citizens from all walks of life would gather to talk and to trade. Philosophers, Socrates himself, strolled barefoot through the square, sparking…
You Didn’t Hire Me and That’s OK
Really. It’s ok. You didn’t hire me or my company to work with you. It’s fine. Too be honest, you’re not the first. And you don’t have to give me the reason, either. It probably came down to cost, or…
Checking Things Off the List
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, we all need (and deserve) a win every now and again. Unfortunately, it’s not often enough that our clients or customers thank us – however, they are often quick to criticize. For that reason…