Today, we’re going to pose questions to business owners who are making their businesses work in this tough economy. It’s my hope that you’ll find not only inspiration, but also actionable information, in their words of wisdom. First, let’s introduce our business owners.

Amy Owens is owner and operator of Hydrogroom, a mobile pet washing and grooming service in Thomasville, North Carolina. Amy came up with her business idea by combining her love for animals with her own desire for convenience as a pet owner…

People have grown sunflowers for many different reasons over the years. Personally, I started growing them for fun and continue growing them for practicality. They are easy to grow and a good way to teach children the fun, ease, and benefits of gardening. Also, due to their quick growth rate, height, and drought tolerance, they
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Our guest on Off the Grid Radio this week is not bashful at all! Anointing himself the czar of everything off-grid (including venison and ammo), Ted Nugent explodes in this hour with all the passion and energy that has characterized his life over the years. He’s a firebrand that exemplifies rugged individualism, encourages us to
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While the nation struggles under the weight of overspending, millions of Americans struggle with the weight of over-lending. Encouraged by guidance counselors, admissions officers, and even their own parents, they took out large students loans to finance their college educations. Now that they’re graduated, they are pinned beneath student loan payments that can dwarf mortgages.
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In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. ~ Benjamin Franklin ~ Taxes are not unique to any nation or era. They are now, and have always been, one of the few things that has remained certain regardless of the times or form of government in place. In spite
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Do you want something useful, beautiful, and delicious all in one? Then you should really think about growing a lemon tree. If you think citrus fruits are too exotic, or you live too far north to be successful – think again. Lemons are not only delicious, they also serve a whole multitude of household and
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If you have been reading regularly here, you will probably notice that I have a great affinity for the dual purpose chicken on a homestead. They serve the greatest potential while minimizing the overall workload of the homesteader. When seeking true self-sufficiency it is also best to have chickens who can replenish their own supply.
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How does one survive when all hell breaks loose, when you’re outmanned and outgunned, running and hiding for your life? Edward Zwick’s movie Defiance gives us a glimpse of how this is accomplished. Defiance is the story of four Jewish brothers who escape Nazi-occupied Poland in 1941 after the death of their parents at the
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In early April, Senators John Kerry and John McCain introduced a bill in Congress that would allegedly protect the privacy of Internet users from the unwanted advances of online marketers and retailers. Called the Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, this bill is targeted at online operators who collect personal information from their
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While the Bible asks that we “Render under Caesar that which is Caesar’s,” there is no reason to render unto our government any more than our fair obligation. Nowhere is this truer than in the case of the lifetime gift tax, an element of America’s famously harsh estate taxes. Had the government not passed their
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