Reader Evelyn Mitchell sent this story to me. I’ve been following the blog The Thrifty Knitter. She’s participating in this: I thought it was an interesting story for you for a couple of reasons. First, that the Harveyville Project is re-purposing buildings in a small town for conference space and artistic residences. Secondly, that the…
Two truths about your customers and your business: 1. It’s not a popularity contest. The organization that actually motivates people to act positively wins. Read more of the story at the Donor Power Blog. 2. Happy customers reward you. Our Friend Zane Safrit boils it all down to just that. Go read how those happy…
AOL is showing an AP story today, Alaska Town is Giving Away Free Land. Here’s the interesting twist: the program was developed by the local high school students. They convinced the city council to go along with it. Other free land programs exist. I’m familiar with Kansas Free Land, an impressive regional effort. Actions: Ask…
How to market your rural area: focus on rural strengths For the first time that I can remember, the state’s push for people to consider bringing their business and/or their family to Iowa is not apologizing — it is celebrating all that makes it such a terrific place to live. Found at Drew’s Marketing Minute….
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Here, have a banana! Just leave your brag in the basket. What is this all about? It’s about you. Your chance to share something from your life and business, and to get applauded for it. Tips for great brags: Review your week. Look over your calendar, and share something good that happened. Tell us a…
A Carnival is a round up of terrific articles from a wide variety of online authors. Our friend Ben Yoskowitz runs the Carnival of Entrepreneurs. It’s full of terrific articles this issue. Thanks, Ben, for including one of my articles this week. The same article (from idea to start up) was included in the Carnival…
Small town people really are helpful. We feel like neighbors helping neighbors. If your car breaks down, or your business gets damaged by a storm, or you need some business advice, your neighbors will be there to help. More reasons to love where you live: Rural Advantage 1: No ‘rush hour’; only ‘rush moment’Rural Advantage…
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