UPDATE: A new brag from Kevin Kennedy-Spaien! Enjoy life, and brag about it! Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag because most of us feel a bit isolated, even with all the new technology connecting us. What can you brag about? Last week, Owen bragged that Oprius won the…
The very wise Rex Hammock recently pulled up something he wrote in 2000: Even smart businesses managed by smart individuals and smart investors die. Businesses start and die every day. They always have. They always will. I am old enough – and have been fortunate enough – to have succeeded significantly and failed miserably and…
Video can be a terrific small business communication tool. It is best for sending visual information, building a relationship with the viewers, and yet most entrepreneurs don’t take advantage of it. You’ve asked me how I do simple videos, so here’s my tips. Camera I don’t have a fancy video camera. I do have a…
I’m a small town entrepreneur and cattle rancher. I started this site to share the amazing economic development information I was receiving in my email and finding online with other small town folks. You probably know that. This is to tell you a little more about my background.* You may have noticed I write quite…
If you have any desire to see more of my face, and Jeanne (OkieJ)’s face, here’s your chance. Why? Let’s let Our Friend Drew explain: Think about it for a minute. There’s the work you. The family you. The buddies at the pub you. The girls at poker night you. The I’m so tired I…
The life of an entrepreneur, especially in a rural area, can feel a bit solitary. But you still deserve to be cheered on. Once a week, you can come here and brag a bit on your business, your community, or your self. We’ll cheer you on. What can you brag about? Last week, Owen bragged…
Our Friend Steve Rucinski asks about entrepreneurs: Entrepreneur seems to be the hottest buzzword going around, the hero, the savior of economies worldwide. How do we spot one when we see one? How do we spot youngsters and support them in their journey to business success? Steve asks because he is involved in a startup…
Our Friend Cristian Dorobantescu is sharing his start-up story from Romania. I’m sure you can relate to some of the challenges he is talking about: part time entrepreneurship transitioning between roles surviving the loss of partners how long it takes to turn a profit stress mistakes hiring a first employee This is not an experiment…
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