Tricia Drevets

Regular Contributor to Businessing Magazine. Tricia Drevets is a freelance writer who specializes in business and communication topics. A community college speech and theater instructor, Tricia lives in beautiful Southern Oregon.

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Is Your Small Business Ready for an Emergency?

June 9, 2016

In the different parts of the country I have lived, the natural disaster risk has varied along with the geography. On the East Coast, where I grew up, there was the threat of hurricanes. In the Midwest, where I moved after college, tornado warnings were a frequent reality. Now, I live in the …

Steps to Becoming an Independent Consultant

June 3, 2016

If you are an experienced professional who is stuck in a career rut, or who likes the idea of working independently, a career as a consultant may be right for you. Consulting is an attractive small business option because of its low start-up costs and its flexibility. It can be especially appealing …

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Company Ownership with your Employees

May 5, 2016

When you have worked hard to establish and build your small business, why in the world would you consider sharing the ownership of that business with your employees? The answer is the same answer you use in making your other business decisions—it could be good for business. First, the term …

Pros and Cons of Joining the Family Business

April 21, 2016

Family-owned businesses have been the backbone of the American economy since our country’s beginnings. According to the advocacy group Family Enterprise USA (FEUSA), there are roughly 5.5 million family-owned businesses in the U.S. today. These businesses contribute more than half (about 57 …

Resources for Veterans Who Want to Start a Small Business

March 11, 2016

If you have served your country in the armed forces, you have developed unique skills and experiences that are well suited to becoming a small business owner. Veterans tend to possess many of the top characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, including discipline, leadership and risk analysis …

Top Small Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Parents

February 10, 2016

If you have made the commitment of being a stay-at-home parent, you already know about the invaluable benefits of being home with your child. However, those benefits do not come without financial sacrifice. As a result, you may be looking for some ways to boost your income while being available …