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Your Sample of Small Town Rules Read the full introduction and get a feel for what’s in the book before you lay out your cash. PDF Sample Or browse an excerpt at Google Books Ready to buy? All your shopping options are here. What’s in Small Town Rules Technology and economics are transforming business in a completely unexpected […]

May 15, 2022 Filed Under: SmallTownRules

Chris Brogan works Anywhere, Anywhen from his small town

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As we celebrate the one year anniversary of Small Town Rules and winning a 2013 Small Business Book Award, we’ve asked a few friends to share the rules that are a part of their business every day. Today, Chris Brogan tells his small town story of working anywhere, anywhen. Every business can take advantage of […]

May 11, 2022 Filed Under: SmallTownRules

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Jill Lagan sharing from Small Town Rules at Western Association of Chamber Executives. Photo by Deb Brown

April 11, 2022 Filed Under: SmallTownRules

Buy Small Town Rules

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India: look for the special paperback edition available in your region!  This paperback version is available in India and the surrounding region. Hardcover Support local bookstores with an easy online purchase: aLibris: Small Town Rules AbeBooks: Small Town Rules eBooks – Instant gratification! Apple iBooks: iTunes: Small Town Rules Kindle: Kindle Store: Small Town Rules […]

March 15, 2022 Filed Under: SmallTownRules

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