Shaping lives in significant ways Owning a small business takes dedication, hard work, and many long hours. When family is involved, being a business owner is even more challenging since it dominates all aspects of…

Forming through failure When referring to a small business shaping one’s personal life,  a happy, successful, family-run establishment is likely to be the picture in many people’s minds — a business where someone has learned valuable…

Lessons learned Small business ownership has been an extremely influential part of my life.  Essentially, every part of my existence has been shaped by small business ownership. My parents run a home-based, small business. Their…

Unexpected discoveries and captivities Not only does ownership comes with a lot of responsibility, but it also comes with management skills, customer service skills, marketing skills, and communication skills. I began my photography business during…