This forum is for positive, uplifting stories, experiences, observations, photographs, and anecdotes that convey the American spirit as expressed through our personal endeavors within the great system of free enterprise. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, self-employed, salespeople, and independent contractors of any line are welcome to post along with anyone else that can contribute blogs about starting, running, maintaining, and succeeding at business in America. Well-intentioned rants and vents are allowed as long as they are in keeping with the main spirit of the group. Political discussions are allowed if they pertain to the practice of free enterprise. Let's help each other succeed by sharing and interacting. We create the jobs, we take the risks, and we are the future of America.