Every once in a while, someone will tell me, “I could never brag.” Well, let me tell you something; you can brag here. I call this the Brag Basket, but it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The […]
Archives for May 2010
Promote your business with stamps and stickers
Here’s a low cost and low tech promotional idea: rubber stamps and adhesive stickers. They’ve been around for ever, the ultimate in low tech. But you can use them to promote your high-tech outreach. Stamp your paper sacks, paper invoices, paper envelopes, or paper receipts. Sticker your packages, wrappers or brochures. Here are some ideas […]
Attend the Small Business Social Media Summit and leave with a new marketing plan
I’m excited about the Small Business Social Media Summit in Hutchinson, KS, June 4-6, 2010. I hope you’ll come to hear local business owners who are utilizing social media every day, meet your peers and begin to build a peer network, and leave with a social media plan for your business. First, meet Deb Brown, […]
Rural entrepreneurship notes from High Plains RCD
In July 2009, I attended the High Plains Resource Conservation and Development Board meeting in Taloga, Oklahoma. While I was officially there to present their new website, I couldn’t help learning and taking notes. Dr. Larry Sanders from Oklahoma State University spoke about wide ranging rural business issues, including marketing, entrepreneurship, retaining youth, and tourism. […]