Ten Thousand Homes - Making a Difference in Africa

Taking a few minutes today to draw some attention to a group of people who are making a tangible difference in the lives of AIDS orphans in South Africa. It's well known that Africa is hit hard by the AIDS epidemic... and the ones hardest hit are the children left behind. Ten Thousand Homes is one organization that is taking action to impact a nation!

However, this is not a Sally Struthers infomercial... this is about a group that seeks to provide HOPE to these kids... and are actually doing it! I was talking to one of their US directors this morning who reported that they are currently feeding 500 kids a day in South Africa. They are also building care centers within the nation that provide HOMES for some of these kids.

You won't see any rock stars promoting them... yet. You will find a group that is not willing to"trade lasting impact for immediate popularity."

Introduction to the Blogosphere

While this blog is brand new, this is simply the re-introduction of Topherthoughts to the world. Earlier forays into the world of blogging were of a more personal nature. Naturally, with the advent of Facebook, that became the more preferred way of keeping in touch with friends. As a consequence, the more indepth thoughts on the blog were left way behind.

In the mean time, in preparation for the launch of a new business, I've been doing an enormous amount of research and reading on all subjects to do with small business. The focus of the new business is to become a resource for small businesses on how to go beyond survival and thrive in today's current economic climate. Right now, it's essential for small businesses to focus their time on core competencies that directly affect the bottom line. I will be writing to review some of the many tools that are out there for small businesses, as well as spotlight information of experts in other fields that I believe will add value to the small business owner.