This is a great small business story from KSBW.com. A retired Monterey businessman took back his former business when it faced closure under the new owners, saving 17 jobs in the process. This is the spirit of small business and free enterprise. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fbusinessokanagan.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fsmall-businessman-refuses-to-participate-in-recession%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Small+Businessman+Refuses+to+Participate+in+Recession’; addthis_pub = ”;

Look for Opportunities Now
This great article by Daniel Roth appeared in the December issue of Wired. Back to the Garage: “conditions are ideal to pounce on a business opportunity.” addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fbusinessokanagan.com%2F2008%2F12%2Flook-for-opportunities-now%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Look+for+Opportunities+Now’; addthis_pub = ”;