“For Rent” “50% Off”

I’ve blogged recently about my leaving the daily news to others since late Jan. In the time that’s past I’ve watched one primetime Obama press conference, or sales pitch, as well as read a couple of articles about AIG and others. Right now I don’t feel like I need to see more to understand where we are.

During the Obama pitch I heard him talk about credit for small business owners loosening up, as well as other help being implemented. If I were the administration I’d move as fast as I can on this front. As a resident and having my company based in Huntington the words “For Rent” and “50% Off” are all too common. If small business is the economic engine of this country then letting more space go for rent after the 50% off sale is going to make the problems at AIG look like Mickey Mouse.

Many of the small business owners I talk continue to have a positive outlook. Most, including us, are repositioning our products and ourselves to get through the times and prosper on the other side. However seeing the signs already prevalent leaves me wondering…

Small Business Owners need real help from places like the SBA, not just lip service. They also need to support each other, sometimes just by being there for each other, to hear or share an idea – remember to bring you NDA. Our efforts have been devoted to expanding services that have proven successful and introducing new services aligned with our business.

It’s incumbent on us to change the nature of business to be frugal, authentic and flexible, shaping the way companies conduct themselves for the next generation. I look forward to playing a part in this change.

Tom Pellicane – Publisher, canvas Magazine