Small town retailers are getting ready for the 2010 holiday season, and we are all wondering, how will it go? I can’t answer that, but I can tell you a few things you can do right now to set yourself up for the best holiday season possible. First, dress up your store for Thanksgiving. Make […]
Archives for October 2010
Join us at SmallTown 140conf Nov 1
It seems like people from big cities forget that small towns exist, and that we have the same technology tools and social networks. We are on Twitter, Facebook, and other online networks together, but we have different face-to-face networks. We don’t live the same lifestyle as big city people. We do business a bit differently. We […]
You are worth bragging on
Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from October 15-17, 2010. Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We […]
Kansas entrepreneur event Nov 16 and 17
[Joy Marshall at the Center for Rural Affairs has been kindly bombarding me with info on the upcoming Kansas MarketPlace in Dodge City. That is practically next door to me, and I’m honored to be speaking. Here are all the details from Joy. -Becky] By Joy Marshall The Center for Rural Affairs in partnership with […]