The New York Times did an article about small business blogs, called “Go on, Leave Your Job.”
They covered Pamela Slim’s Escape from Cubicle Nation, Ryan Knoll’s FranchisePundit, Young Go Getter, and our own Small Business Trends.
Elizabeth Olson writes in the article:
“FOR those who have started their own business or are thinking of doing so, there’s inspiration, comfort, camaraderie – as well as nitty-gritty advice — online. Dozens of blogs offer small-business owners and entrepreneurs free start-up tips and business advice — much of it drawn from their creators’ experiences.”
It’s a quick read. And you might just discover some new blogs — or rediscover old ones. Check it out.
Congrats to all the blogs mentioned in the article! It must feel great to be recognized for all the effort you apply to this blog.
It was an honor to be mentioned with you Anita! Thanks for the shout out.
All the best,
-Pam
Thanks, Amanda! It’s business owners like YOU who make it all worthwhile.
And Pam, the honor is all mine. I just LOVE the name of your site, too!
Anita
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Before becoming president of finance and franchise development at Wireless Toyz, Simtob was Chief Operating Officer there, managing the expansion of its franchise network through the opening of 66 new stores in 2006 to a total of 180 locations.
Prior to Wireless Toyz, Simtob earned acclaim as a business innovator co-founding Talking Book World Corporation, America’s largest chain of retail outlets specializing in renting audiobooks. He built the company from a concept to a 45-store chain that, by 1999, ranked number 164 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing privately held companies. Each year under his leadership Talking Book World was named among Entrepreneur’s top 500 franchises. Learn more about how to choose a franchise or determine whether a franchise business is right for you by contacting Richard Simtob at 866-2FRANCHISE or email him at franchise@wirelesstoyz.com. You may also visit http://www.wirelesstoyz.com/franchise for more information.
I am in awe over the wealth of info out there and the people mentioned so willing to helping others—“CONGRATS & TIP OF THE HAT TO ALL”.
Congratulations to the “blurp” in the “The Grey Old Lady of West 43rd Street”.