Hmmm… I wonder what the hell happened in that library?

actioncalteam:

Small Businesses are what keep our economy going.

Happy 2013! What big plans do you have for your small business this year? 

littleindiana:

Oh small #Indiana town used #bookstore — How do I love thee? Um, a lot! 

iamamomandpop:

I use to sit inside this shop and dream about starting my own business with a group of buddies of mine. I dreamed of having my own hardware store, making my own hours and seeing my business grow because of my own hard work. 

When I was 21, I opened my hardware store in Blytheville, AR. I was married and had a son that I was raising on top of running a business. There were so many challenging days but now that I look back I can say, “How did I manage to do all that I did?!” Hard work is accomplishing things that sometimes just seem impossible. 

I sold the business 10 years ago and finally retired. This picture was the start of a journey for me. It may have been a “dream” as I stared out of this window but I went after my goals even when they seemed out of reach at the time. Sure, things have changed and we live in a fast paced environment but no matter what, nothing changes the fact that you can always go after what you want.

I Am A FOREVER Mom and Pop

- George B.

amexopenforum:

Report: Small business sales up 5.2 pct in November as holiday shopping offsets Sandy impact

A report on Wednesday shows that shoppers spent 5.2 percent more at small retailers in November than they did last year. Small businesses even fared better than the industry at large: Total U.S. retail sales increased 4.5 percent for the same period. Read More

(via Report: Small business sales up 5.2 pct in November as holiday shopping offsets Sandy impact - The Washington Post - Image source)