Every week, I open a new Basket. I call it the Brag Basket, but it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from April 16-18, 2010. I’ll be out of town this weekend,…
Working together towards broadband
[We’ve been known to rant about broadband access, so I was more than happy to bring you this guest post from the Broadband for America Coalition. -Becky] By the Broadband for America Coalition Not so long ago, broadband access to the Internet was reserved for the largest corporations, the most expensive colleges and universities, and…
How selling a small town business is like selling a home Part 4
If you have ever sold a home, you can sell your business Owning a business in a small town has many benefits, but one of the drawbacks is the difficulty of finding a buyer for your business when you decide its time to move on. The pool of potential acquirers is smaller and capital for…
Talking social media and tourism
Tourism is one of our favorite topics here, especially how to use online tools to reach more visitors. During South by Southwest, Sheila Scarborough and I sat down with Jennifer Navarrete and Luis Sandoval, Jr. of the Tech in Twenty show to talk about how social media can help tourism organizations tell the stories of…
Build a technology company without a tech cofounder
You don’t have to be the geek to start a technology-based company. Plenty of high tech companies have been started by people from all walks of life, without having an advanced programming certification. At South by Southwest, this was the subject of “How to Run a Startup Without a Tech Cofounder.” Suzanne Xie, founder of…
Stir something up in the Brag Basket
Every week, I open a new Basket. I call it the Brag Basket, but it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from April 9-11, 2010. And since I’ve been stirring up trouble…
A community of small businesses in one shared building
Here’s an entrepreneurial idea for any small town. Build “a community of small businesses” like 1440 Main Street in Ferdinand, Indiana. via @ahoffman50 on Twitter. Each business can support the others in promotions, in sharing customers, in splitting expenses. Each entrepreneur can benefit from brainstorming and networking with the others. Everyone can learn something from…
How selling a small town business is like selling a home Part 3
If you have ever sold a home, you can sell your business Owning a business in a small town has many benefits, but one of the drawbacks is the difficulty of finding a buyer for your business when you decide its time to move on. The pool of potential acquirers is smaller and capital for…
