Hope you are all keeping track of your miles driven for business. The IRS is in a generous mood. “Due to rising gas prices, the mileage rate will increase by eight cents to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2008.” Check the IRS website.
2009 SEMMY Nominee When I saw Shannon Ehlers talking up small towns in Chris Brogan’s comment section, I had to reach out! This post is the result of our emails, and hopefully, the start of a great friendship. Guest post by Shannon Ehlers I use LinkedIn to expand my professional network beyond the town where…
Another rural advantage, from reader Ellen Davis: Don’t know if you agree, but I find the best thing about being in a small town is the trust that people have for one another. Here’s a short story to illustrate.. after working in the tech support field in Denver for 10 years, fighting the traffic, noise…
This week, I’m away from the computer, so it’s up to you to cheer on each other and to promote the Brag Basket! It’s a fun place to give someone a pat on the back, brag, or promote yourself and your projects. Tony Katz explained why this matters: It’s ok to have success, it’s ok…
The advertising is already starting. It’s Olympics time. During the next two months we’ll get tired of all the advertising. Everyone will be doing an athletics theme, a rings theme, a Chinese theme, a five-interlocking coffee stains theme. I know that sounds a little cynical, but I don’t mean it that way. In fact, all…
Last year, I fell in love with the Young Rural Entrepreneur award. It’s back! Emma Blane gave us an update: It may interest you to know that Lycetts and the Field have just launched the award for 2008, again offering £10,000 to the winner, who can demonstrate the requisite entrepreneurial spirit by running a company…
Financial aid expert Chris Penn shares his insight on scholarships and loans, with some special considerations for small towns and for small business owners. Chris also tells us why your credit score is a bigger consideration this year. Links Chris mentions: FAFSAOnline.com FAFSA.ed.gov StaffordLoan.com ParentPlusLoan.com AlternativeStudentLoan.com Where to find Chris: Financial Aid Podcast.com 206-350-1208 Email…
I live and work in a town of just about 10,000 people. Fairfield, Iowa. Wonderful town. Quirky, interesting, small, remote, quiet (except for 35 trains that rumble through daily). County seat for a county with maybe 12-13,000. We’re 4 hours from Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis. We’re 1 hour from any town of more…
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