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How to figure out your business

By Becky McCray

Have you taken time to really figure out your business? Most of us tend to spend our time working in our business, rolling with what is thrown at us. But you can radically improve your business by spending time working on it. The first step is to really define the business you are building. Let’s take […]

September 8, 2008 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, planning, Small Biz 100

Small town advertising myths and realities

By Becky McCray

Let’s explore some myths and realities of advertising in your small town newspaper. But you don’t have to take my word for it; you can test every one of them. Myth: One big ad will make a big impression.Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results. First […]

September 4, 2008 Filed Under: marketing, rural, Small Biz 100

Do you get accounting?

By Becky McCray

You know more accounting than you think you do. So for this episode of the Small Biz 100, we’re going to build on what you already know, to get you through the accounting basics. When I taught computer accounting classes to small business owners, this was always the first thing we went over together. So […]

July 14, 2008 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, finance, Small Biz 100

How to start a business today

By Becky McCray

If you know how to blog, podcast, share photos online, and basically use social media tools, you could start a business today. Dress professionally.Get a pad of paper and a pen.Go to a business.Ask questions. This is where the magic happens. Ask them what they are doing to reach out and connect with customers. What […]

June 10, 2008 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, ideas, marketing, Small Biz 100, social media Tagged With: service businesses

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