Category: Thoughts on Business
More Business Resolutions to Get in Under the Wire
Jan 11, 2018 | Accountability, Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 0
Since it’s not January 15th yet, I’m still under the wire to get these in. I may use some of these...
Late to Print But Here are My Resolutions
Jan 9, 2018 | Accountability, Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 2
I don’t like saying New Year Resolutions. We should be making resolutions and having firm resolve...
Harvest in the Air
Oct 19, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
There’s harvest in the air… 🍁 It’s funny how the internet creates a flat...
The Power of Your Network
Sep 15, 2017 | Life Management, My Stories, Thoughts on Business | 0
When people think of their “network” they probably think, yeah, I have such and such...
A Change of Direction Requires a Smidgen of Discomfort
Aug 25, 2017 | Accountability, Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 0
Changing direction in business or your professional life can be daunting. Well forget “can...
Steps Towards Changing Your Business
Aug 16, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
Here are some practical steps towards changing your business. This is in the spirit of the last...
Making a Change Before It’s Too Late
Aug 12, 2017 | Accountability, Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 0
“You ever feel like you’re standing in glue, goin’ no where, yeah man me...

About Jacob

For 15 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog primarily focuses on the personal and unseen aspects of vendor relations. I lived in China from ’01 to ’12 and now on the North Carolina coast. I continue to work with China in importing promotional & retail merchandise and travel there during the year to visit our office, factories...and in-laws.
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