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How was your 2010? Share it in the Brag Basket

By Small Biz Survival

Even though I call this the Brag Basket, 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 basket is open all weekend, from December 17-19, 2010. Since we’re wrapping up 2010, let’s continue sharing year-long accomplishments. What are you most proud of this year? How different are things than where you began?

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others’ stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post, email me, tweet me, or comment on Facebook. You tell something great about your week, or you give applause to someone who did good stuff this week. Or you celebrate something wonderful that you tried that failed.

This is not an ad. (I delete the ads.) It’s a conversation with friends. So jump in. And remember to cheer for each other.

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December 17, 2010 Filed Under: brag basket

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  1. Paul Merrill says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Even though a recent story said that blogging is fading – and that few do it – I am very thankful for the friends I have made all over the world (and in a small town in Oklahoma) through blogging.

    Long may we blog!

  2. Becky McCray says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Thank you, Paul. May those friends not fade!

  3. Sandra Sims says

    December 17, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    This year I reached a major milestone, selling my business, Step by Step Fundraising, which I started in 2003. Since that was completed in August I’ve focused on being a stay home mom to my one year old son.

    I’m giving a lot of thought to what my next business move will be, as I plan on getting back to work early 2011.

  4. Becky McCray says

    December 17, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Sandra, congratulations on selling your business! That is a huge change. I’m excited to hear about all your new adventures.

  5. Jessica says

    December 18, 2010 at 4:56 am

    This year was our busiest year since we opened 7 years ago. In spite of the economy being not great, a coffee and muffin is a small enough indulgence that people still make room for it in their budgets. Yay, but it only means we’ll pay more taxes for this year and lose the daycare subsidy we qualified for last year! Sometimes it feels like you just can’t win!

    2010 marked the year we hired two full time staff and stepped back a bit to focus on family. We were also open 7 days a week, which was a real milestone for us, and my husband and I still managed to get our same day off each week. We really lucked out with our great staff.

    I enjoy this blog…thanks for hosting!

  6. Rick Wolff says

    December 18, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    I’ve made up my mind, every time Becky announces her Brag Basket on Twitter, I’m going to hop over and READ the brags. I recognize the value of a regular place where small businesses and career-minded people can cheer about good news. Don’t know why this didn’t sink in before. I’ll offer the occasional cheer too.

  7. Becky McCray says

    December 19, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Jessica, congratulations on a great year in spite of it all. Terrific staff makes a huge difference!

    Rick, I love that idea, and I’ll remember to share it when I tweet. :)

  8. Don Kleiner says

    December 19, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    2010 was a good but not great business year with many new clients and lots of repeats. After 26 years it is possible see the peaks and valleys over time, relax and enjoy the ride. I am fortunate to be in the fun business; sharing my understanding of the outdoors with folks who are able to have that as part of their everyday lives. Providing great memories is extraordinarily rewarding every day. http://www.maineoutdoors.biz

    I have also taken on the role of Executive Director of the Maine Professional Guides Association http://www.maineguides.org and am enjoying being able to see the issues my business facees every day from an industry wide perspective. The fun is just beginning as we think about ways to help improve business for all of my peers.

    I am truly fortunate!

  9. Becky McCray says

    December 19, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Congratulations on your wider role in the industry, Don. I’m sure your 26 years in business will make a big difference.

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