Businesses that are able to succeed and grow through hard times must be flexible and be able to adapt to change. Recognizing times of change and crisis and pivoting your business will give you an advantage over those that resist change. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses were forced to make changes or risk being shut down. Some ways that businesses have had to change … [Read more...] about Being Flexible in Times of Change and Crisis
Ashwill Art Studio – You are Never Too Young to Start a Business
What did you do to pass time during the stay-at-home order? When the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to stay at home, 10-year old Stephanie made the most of her time by creating a coloring book and selling it online! Stephanie has always loved arts and crafts. Channeling her love for art, Stephanie illustrated a coloring book for kids that she sells through her … [Read more...] about Ashwill Art Studio – You are Never Too Young to Start a Business
Building Connections Leads to Business Success
Mari Anderson - Small Town Realtor Discovering a Love for Real Estate Meet Mari Anderson: a realtor in small town Minnesota. It was not Mari’s intention in life to become a realtor. She got her first taste of the real estate business when her and her husband bought a rental home for an investment property. Afterwards, Mari found herself looking at properties on the … [Read more...] about Building Connections Leads to Business Success
Use a Mentor for Self-Development and Growth as a Company
Adam Taivalkoski, a U.P. Real Estate Agent, isn’t afraid to fail and to ask for help from mentors, coaches and others in his network. Starting out as a 22-year-old agent with little confidence, he has grown in his real estate capabilities and as an individual by developing himself and building relationships with business owners, mentors and customers. Hard Work, Hard … [Read more...] about Use a Mentor for Self-Development and Growth as a Company
The Many Hats She Wears – Story of AH Grafix
Andrea Haverinen, owner of AH Grafix, wears many hats. She’s a wife, mother, a graphic designer and an entrepreneur. She values family time, going to church and being hardworking. Her “pay your dues” mentality has played a large role in making her business successful. Andrea was raised in a print shop. Her mom started a print shop in their home when she was a young … [Read more...] about The Many Hats She Wears – Story of AH Grafix
