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    How to hire employees in a small business

    ByBecky McCray December 7, 2006August 27, 2014

    The team of experts at the Great Big Small Business Show podcast tackle hiring employees in the latest episode. The segments include: Steve Rucinski – Make a New Hire in 30 Days or Less Jon Swanson – You Gotta Have Heart Ben Yoskovitz – How to Find Someone Who Fits Becky McCray – Doing More…

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  • economic development | entrepreneurship | rural

    Entrepreneurship is the answer in rural small towns

    ByBecky McCray December 7, 2006August 27, 2014

    But don’t take my word for it… Dr. Weldon Sleight, the dean of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, worries about the future of small towns in rural America. “We’re in trouble,” Dr. Sleight told members of Southwest Nebraska Resource Conservation and Development gathered in McCook Thursday evening for their annual banquet. ……

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  • economic development | rural | workforce

    Top 3 rural economic development resources

    ByBecky McCray November 25, 2006August 27, 2014

    Most rural small business people are deeply involved in their communities, especially in economic development. To help you with that, here are my top three resources to help you learn more about rural and small town economic development. 1. Jack Schultz Boomtown USA blog The best mentor to small towns ready to grow. Jack Schultz…

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  • ideas | rural

    Where do new business ideas come from?

    ByBecky McCray November 16, 2006July 8, 2017

    Podcast: Gather up all those ideas for getting new business, asking for referrals, and finding new clients into one big file. Then when you need a new idea to grow your business, it will be right at hand. If you like this show, you may enjoy the group of experts on the Great Big Small…

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  • economic development | entrepreneurship | resources | rural

    StartUp Kansas makes first financial award

    ByBecky McCray November 15, 2006August 27, 2014

    Kansas has been making a huge deal of supporting entrepreneuriship as a major part of economic development. If you are looking for rural economic development ideas, look into Kansas’ new projects. StartUp Kansas, the financial arm of Network Kansas, has made its first financial award. Dan Thalmann, who has been at the Washington County News…

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  • rural

    Small business sweepstakes from Avery, Microsoft

    ByBecky McCray October 31, 2006August 27, 2014

    Melonie Murray, Small Biz Mentor, spotted a $5,000 sweepstakes from Avery: Would five grand help things pick up around your office? It’d sure help around mine! That’s why a new sweepstakes from Avery caught my eye today, and I just had to pass on the details to you as well. Turns out that Avery (yes,…

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  • community | rural

    Interview with Pat Matthews, CEO of Webmail.us

    ByBecky McCray October 27, 2006July 8, 2017

    Podcast:Becky interviews Pat Matthews, CEO of Webmail.us, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Pat blogs at Small Town, Big Ideas. Pat talks about advantages of being in a small town, working with the community, and encouraging more small town entrepreneurs. Watch for a second interview with Pat on the Great Big Small Business Show. small biz…

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  • rural

    Just Another Phishing Expedition!

    ByMaesz October 25, 2006August 27, 2014

    Be aware! You will not get an email from the Dept of Homeland Security or the FBI demanding that you respond or face legal action. This is a phishing expedition. Do not fall for it! You can easily check for new or existing email frauds @ http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm small biz rural entrepreneurship New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take…

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