It seems to me the only voices being heard in this world are from big companies, big cities and big government. The news blasted on my car radio as I drove across the prairie a few weeks ago, “the nation’s Gross Domestic Product growth has risen to a booming 4.1 during the second quarter of […]
I’m thankful your good news puts a smile in the Brag Basket
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for November 23-25, 2018. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you share in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week celebrate progress, even baby steps congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SMALL BIZ SURVIVAL
Enjoy the holiday.
Control your business holiday lights with smart home tools
Older downtown buildings in small towns are a good use for “smart home” technology. Small businesses struggling with vintage or outdated electrical systems can use smart outlets to control displays more easily. I thought of this when I was in a local retail store at closing time. The owner and a clerk were talking […]
Brag Basket is ready to work for your good news
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for November 16-18, 2018. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you share in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week celebrate progress, even baby steps congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your […]
Finding a Business Idea
For many prospective business owners, finding the business idea is the most difficult task. Theses individuals may have the desire to “be their own boss” but do not know what business will be successful. Some individual have an area of interest but cannot see how it can be turned into a business. For example, an interest […]
Don’t bother to mention the benefits unless you tie them to this
“This product is great! It will save your marriage, improve your bank account and make you slimmer!” OK, enough with the benefits overload! I can’t believe your benefits claims because you didn’t show me why they’re believable. Sales pages online are drowning in benefits, but without any hint that they connect to an actual […]
Take a break with good news in the Brag Basket
The Brag Basket is open! This one is for November 9-11, 2018. Bring your good news, big or small, to share with everyone. What can you share in the Brag Basket? introduce yourself share some great news from this week celebrate progress, even baby steps congratulate a friend applaud for each other confess your […]
Does Your Networking Have Punch?
Does your networking add power to your small business? Does it help set you apart from your competitors? Does it increase your visibility? Does it add to your bottom line? If you answered yes to each question, congratulations. If not, could it? Effective networking can: let people know you are in business keep customers aware […]
What business does every small town need? A store full of tiny retail spaces
Small towns are so different, there is no one business will work in every small town. But there’s one business idea that almost every single small town I’ve visited needs: small spaces. Every rural town could use smaller spaces for locals to start tiny retail businesses. Not everyone can afford to rent an entire […]
