Darn few businesses have marketing plans. Most businesses need one. Just like our simplified business plans and simplified online marketing, a simplified marketing plan for the real world helps guide you in growing your business. Simplified Marketing Plan Outline Name and describe each market Tell what methods you will use to reach them Establish the […]
Archives for June 2006
POV: More than a business owner; Be a steward
Jory Des Jardins didn’t intend to be a small business owner, but here it is. As a co-founder of BlogHer, she finds herself fully into the realities of small business. She shares her Point of View in The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Life. It’s a constant state of conflict for the bootstrapping small business […]
Entrepreneurship Week – how shall we celebrate?
The US Congress has established the very first National Entrepreneurship Week for March 2007, according to Inc. Magazine. People are more aware of entrepreneurship than ever, but I don’t think people realize that it is the lifeblood of small towns and rural areas. Without entrepreneurship, we have almost no new jobs. If you are involved […]
Brag Basket: Celebrate your successes!
Time for the weekend Brag Basket. This is your chance to post a comment and tell the world (or a few like minded people) about your successes this week. What’s the point? Promote your business, or yourself. Review your week, learn your lessons, and build on your successes. Enjoy it! You deserve a chance to […]