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    Misconceptions about Latinos

    ByBecky McCray March 16, 2006August 27, 2014

    HispanicTrending: Misconceptions about Latinos: March 15, 2006By Francisco Zermeo Many things out there simply are not 100 percent correct. There are exceptions to most concepts. Let’s go over some. Misconception: El Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Most definitely not. Those who have studied history of the Americas know that Mexico’s independence is celebrated…

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    My Turn: Life Didn’t Pass Me By, It Stopped In for Gas – Newsweek Columnists – MSNBC.com

    ByBecky McCray March 16, 2006August 27, 2014

    By John De Costanza Newsweek March 20, 2006 issue To run a small retail business is to be on the front lines of American life, and the lessons are there for the taking, if you’re interested. An excellent read from the real world. Is it possible that in our small towns, we are able to…

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    Who cares? So What? How so?

    ByBecky McCray March 14, 2006August 27, 2014

    A terrific post by Marco Terry, at Chris Brogan’s blog, Who cares? So What? talks more about engaging customers in a conversation, rather than making them endure your presentation. We’ve talked about this before, inspired by another post by Chris Brogan. Marco gives his own how-to story from real-world experience. Excellent! It’s becoming one of…

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    Rural Communities Courting Retirees to Boost Economic Growth

    ByJeanne Cole March 14, 2006August 27, 2014

    Based on this article, one would think that some small businesses might want to target this market! Retirees are boosting states’ rural economies, says a recent article at Stateline.org. The article notes that this year is the beginning of an 18-year cycle during which 400,000 Baby Boomers a year will retire and move out-of-state. Contrary…

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    Small Businesses Starved for Funding

    ByJeanne Cole March 14, 2006August 27, 2014

    According to a recent article in a newsletter from the Center for Rural Affairs, “A new survey shows a lack of available capital for small and start-up businesses!” The survey was conducted by the national Association for the Self-Employed also revealed that the primary sources of funding for new small businesses are credit cards and…

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    Moving technology jobs to rural areas

    ByBecky McCray March 13, 2006May 26, 2022

    By Ed Morrison, EDPro Weblog Some technology companies are moving jobs into rural areas in order to cut costs. As an alternative to outsourcing, this strategy opens new opportunitiesfor rural communities. Read more. Last year, word of a new start-up in Arkansas, Rural Sourcing, hit the news. You can read more about the firm here….

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    Who is a customer?

    ByBecky McCray March 10, 2006August 27, 2014

    by Steve Yastrow, Tom Peters blog I have, for the past few years, been using the following definition of a customer: Anyone whose actions affect your results I have found it to work in just about any situation. (It helps explain why vendors and employees are customers, too. Not to mention bankers and municipal authorities.)…

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    Origami Ultra Portable PC details are out

    ByBecky McCray March 10, 2006August 27, 2014

    Remember the pre-release buzz about the Origami, including our covetous glances? More details are now out. You can’t buy one yet, but you can take a pretty good look at what it can do at Microsoft’s home page. I’m interested, even excited, not just for the ability to work on the road, but also for…

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