Podcast:Becky interviews Pat Matthews, CEO of Webmail.us, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Pat blogs at Small Town, Big Ideas. Pat talks about advantages of being in a small town, working with the community, and encouraging more small town entrepreneurs. Watch for a second interview with Pat on the Great Big Small Business Show. small biz […]
Archives for October 2006
Just Another Phishing Expedition!
Be aware! You will not get an email from the Dept of Homeland Security or the FBI demanding that you respond or face legal action. This is a phishing expedition. Do not fall for it! You can easily check for new or existing email frauds @ http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm small biz rural entrepreneurship New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take […]
How is the rural economy?
Is there a way to find out the real status of the US rural economy? Ernie Goss, a professor of economics at Creighton University, says “ask the bankers.” In an Associated Press story, Goss reveals a survey of bank presidents and chief executives from nine US states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, […]
Best small town business idea for online gamers
I think this may be the best idea for a small town small business for those who are proficient online gamers. Springwise New Business Ideas profiled SynthTravels, a new business offering guided tours of online virtual worlds. If you’ve heard of Second Life or World of Warcraft, but didn’t know how to begin or where […]