Mark Riffey Interview Mark Riffey looks at small town business the same way he looks at all small business: you’ve got to do things right to succeed, and you have a responsibility to others when you’re in business. Mark has long impressed me with his smart writings about small business. While he’s not always saying…
Making time for social networking and staying focused during that time is an important issue. When social networking is part of your marketing, it’s a business issue. Priya Chandra recently shared a tip for making more of your social networking time. It’s a tip she adapted from my Inbox Zero techniques. The Facts: 1….
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for February 21-23, 2014. 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 do you join in? Below this post is the comment section….
If you ask, most business owners will acknowledge that connecting with others is a crucial element in their success. Of course, we know how important networking is in building a client base. Yet it also can help you answer questions on how to start and operate your business, as well as help you find…
A small business lost their chance because they didn’t get specific. I was looking for shampoo in bar form. (It’s great for travel.) I did some research on my own, and I talked with friends online to get their recommendations. A friend on Twitter introduced me to a small soap maker. I asked the…
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for February 14-16, 2014. It’s Valentine’s Day, so share the love. 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 do you join in?…
Waiting on an income tax refund? Wondering about the status of your tax return? The IRS has an app for that, IRS2Go. In fact, the IRS has had an app since 2011, and the new version 4.0 is now available in both English and Spanish, for iPhone and Android. Refund status info is updated daily, not minute-by-minute…
What if you cut out an entire group of potential customers? You just might succeed. Graham Reid from Charleville Bush Caravan Park in Australia has been telling me about their business’s success with allowing non-smokers only. It’s the kind of niche idea that many rural businesses could adapt. There are a few parks that ban…
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