A few weeks ago, we had an interesting discussion about “Copy and Paste Towns” in our weekly newsletter. I mentioned how national chains want to “copy and paste” their standard template on your town. No one wants their small town to end up looking just like every other town and suburb. And we don’t […]
Archives for September 2013
When your tourism board “just doesn’t get it”
I spent half an hour on the phone with a young man who is volunteering to help his community reach more visitors. It’s a town of around 1,000 people, with many of the same challenges other towns of all sizes face. The old guard folks just don’t get it yet, and he wants to find a […]
Top 3 business basics you can’t afford to ignore
If you’re worried about your business, your small town economy, or surviving in tough times, you have a choice. You could choose to focus instead on improving your business basics. Here are my top three small-business basics you can’t afford to ignore when things aren’t going well. 1. Bookkeeping and Accounting Finance may be everyone’s […]
Tell your story in the Brag Basket
The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one September 13-15, 2013. What good news will you add to the brag basket? Don’t hold back because of that word, “brag.” When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even […]