The 7 Most Common Weaknesses of Local Shops And what we’re all going to do about them. As we head into the busy holiday shopping season, we are seeing lots of Shop Local messages working to get customers to think about shifting their shopping more to local stores. I want to add another layer, and […]
Archives for November 2013
Load up your good news and head for the Brag Basket, Nov 22
Welcome to the Brag Basket, our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one November 22-24, 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. […]
Profitability Just One Factor in Business Continuity
For a business to exist for the long term, it must make money. Yet other values also can influence whether a business stays in business. It is surprising by the number of business owners who never have taken the time to determine if they are profitable at a basic level. There is money in the […]
AUDIO: Deb Brown part 1: the road back to a small town
MP3 download: Deb Brown interview part 1 Small towns have a future. Despite all the negative press, I have a positive view of rural, and I talk to others who share it. Small towns play a key role in our world. Everyone else better get used to us, because we aren’t going away! Deb […]