Author: Mike Allen

If you have your own business you may have wondered if you should use Facebook to help promote it. In my second interview with Aundrea Self of WCBI, we discuss…

Yesterday I was interviewed by Aundrea Self of WCBI for her new MidMorning with Aundrea program. This 4-minute segment aired today. In it I share some background information on how…

The process of turning perishable foods like vegetables and cooked meals into a shelf-stable product that remains safe, nutritious, and palatable two to three decades later is impressive to say…

For thousands of years people have been storing food as an insurance policy against crop failure, famine, war, and natural disasters. Perhaps the most famous ancient example comes from the…

Many people are prepared for a variety of worrisome scenarios including food shortage due to natural disasters, supply disruptions, unemployment, and rising food prices. The increased popularity of long-term food…

We feel it is wise to be prepared for disasters of all kind and have included several quality food storage companies in our shopping directory. One such company is Wise…

  Today’s business owners usually carry a computer with them everywhere they go — but it isn’t a laptop, netbook, or tablet, but rather a smartphone that is their main…

Lots of people are talking about Groupon and how great the deals are right now. After all, whenever you can get 50% or better off a product or service, it…

Many self-employed people and small businesses have a Facebook account that they use to keep in touch with family, friends, business associates, and other valuable contacts. Many people also have…

We are excited to announce our first March 2011 prize opportunity! This prize is sponsored by Murals Your Way and allows us to give one reader a $200 Murals Your…