Not Growing A Business – Can That Be A Good Plan?

By Jim Mathis My family has been filled with people who worked for themselves, owning their own businesses. I always knew I wanted to do the same. My general plan was to develop a skill or craft that would allow me to be creative, set my own schedule, and be...

The Snares Of Success

By Rick Boxx Recently, I interviewed Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, about the snares of success. She was an 8th-grade educated, stay-at-home, Amish mum when she determined to help support her family by starting a pretzel business. From the humble...

Your ‘Brand’ Is A Reflection Of Who You Are

By Robert J. Tamasy Perhaps more than ever before, businesses face great pressure to establish their “brands.” We hear much about “brand identity” and product recognition, the importance of creating ever-increasing visibility for products and services, all with the...

Things Worth Knowing About Finances

By Austin Pryor Having been an investment adviser for many years, I often hear the question, “What is the number one financial mistake many investors make?” My answer is always the same: They ignore biblical wisdom when managing their money and follow secular wisdom...

Coping With The Shadows Of Daily Life

By Jim Langley As an insurance agent, I deal with death more than most. At the height of COVID-19, four of my clients have succumbed to the virus and 12 clients have died from various other diseases. Some died unexpectedly while others had suffered from lingering...

Strength Through Accountability

By Robert J. Tamasy More often than we would like, we hear sad, sometimes scandalous stories of prominent leaders found guilty of moral or ethical wrongdoing. Someone who built a strong reputation and earned the respect and admiration within their profession seeing it...