When small town entrepreneurs prosper, they help their community prosper. It’s one of my core beliefs, and it’s supported by some scholarly research. Charles M. Tolbert, Baylor University, looked at the effects of small business on their local community. His research shows that more locally-oriented business establishments are associated statistically with: higher average income levels less […]
Archives for July 2012
A hot Brag Basket
The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one July 20-22, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket. Peppers, (CC) by Thomas Lieser. Don’t hold back because of that word, “brag.” When you hold back, you hide your good […]
20 small business ideas for small towns
Welcome, friends from Launch Me! Here’s the idea book I was telling you about. Returning friends, you might have missed this gem, so I’m mentioning it again. Need ideas for a small town small business? We have an ebook for you. 20 Small Business Ideas for Small Towns is a short ebook detailing 20 different […]
Blog Post Planners and Social Media Calendars
Blogs and social media can be effective marketing tools for small town businesses, but they take planning to make the most of. This is true for small businesses and for tourism groups. Don’t let important events, holidays, and tie-ins sneak up on you. Use your calendar to connect your social efforts to the real world. […]