[Contributed by Guest Author Laura Girty] Land Run 2006 Yes, that’s the Land Run 2006! And some might say it was just as exciting as the ones held one hundred years ago. A few years ago citizens in several Northwest communities started meeting together to discuss what they could do as a region towards economic […]
Archives for December 2006
Resource: Government contracting assistance online
Last week, I offered examples of local resources for securing government contracts. In a comment, reader Ken Larson offered this great info: For an all volunteer site, dedicated to small businesses who wish to succeed in federal government contracting please see the below site: http://www.smalltofeds.blogspot.com/ Larson’s profile says he is a SCORE volunteer with decades […]
Resource: Improve your performance every day
Cristina Favreau (The Savvy Entrepreneur) has written a series you should read, all about doing your best. It’s a big challenge to run a small business and to turn in your best performance day after day. Favreau’s articles focus on: Love what you do Dress the part Be a lifelong student Don’t sell yourself short […]
Brag Basket – I love it!
Oh, how I love the Brag Basket! I’ve missed it; haven’t you? It is your chance to share, tell us something great! Don’t be modest; tell us about your community, your business, what is happening for you. It doesn’t have to be something HUGE; just something positive you feel like sharing. Don’t just drop a […]