The Beer Nut

Drew Brosseau thought Plymouth, Mass., was the perfect place to open a new brewery. And after a taste of Mayflower Brewing Company's beers, I agree.

Video: Learn how beer is made at Mayflower

It's Monday again, and that means for many of you the start of the workweek stress has already begun. For some, it might have started Sunday afternoon.

I'll share what you can do to showcase the good and drown out the bad so you can create a positive buzz and generate positive business results.

The nation is in an economic downturn. So, what does this mean for your career?

What makes a family business different? The overlapping of family and work relationships.

With rare exception, the only people who really get rich quick are those who marry into wealth, inherit it or win the lottery. For the rest of us, it is likely to take longer.

A third party testimonial or complaint yields more power than almost anything you say.

Recession, or even a slowdown more specific to your business, is not a time to panic nor is it a time to act impulsively. If anything, it is a time to be even more strategic.

Given the growing economic misery, should you sell your stocks or at least stop investing in the market until conditions improve? The answer is, "It depends.''

Be sure to broaden your question asking to include your clients and customers. Some of your best strategic ideas will likely come to you by doing this task well.