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  • Carry your good news in the Brag Basket
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    Carry your good news in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival January 8, 2016January 3, 2016

      The Brag Basket is open! This one is for January 8-11, 2016. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What good news will you share? What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess…

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    Good news to kick off 2016 in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival January 1, 2016December 27, 2015

      The Brag Basket is open! This one is for January 1-3, 2016. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What good news will you share to kick off the new year? What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a…

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    Give the gift of encouragement in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 25, 2015December 20, 2015

      The Brag Basket is open! This one is for December 25-27, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places…

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  • Share what you have in the Brag Basket
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    Share what you have in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 18, 2015December 13, 2015

      The Brag Basket is open! This one is for December 18-20, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places…

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  • Share your good news in the Brag Basket
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    Share your good news in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 11, 2015December 20, 2015

    The Brag Basket is open! This one is for December 11-13, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places How…

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  • Bikes bringing new opportunities for small towns
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    Bikes bringing new opportunities for small towns

    BySmall Biz Survival December 8, 2015January 2, 2018

    Bike tourists exploring the scenic byways through Baker County, Oregon. Photo (CC) by Baker County Tourism on Flickr. Guest post by Mark Matthews, Chief Executive of Advance Cairns (Australia) ON YOUR BIKE….!!! Mountain biking has experienced rapid growth over the past 20 years as riders seek out new trails and new experiences. And some communities are…

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  • Look for the light in the Brag Basket
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    Look for the light in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 4, 2015November 29, 2015

    The Brag Basket is open! This one is for December 4-6, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places How…

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  • Be thankful in the Brag Basket
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    Be thankful in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival November 27, 2015November 8, 2015

      The Brag Basket is open! This one is for November 27-29, 2015. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you do in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your undying love for rural places…

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