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    Get Organized with the Great Big Small Business Show

    ByBecky McCray September 18, 2006August 27, 2014

    While I may be biased, I love the Great Big Small Business Show podcast! This week’s show is all about getting organized, from to do lists, to your workspace, to quick tips. The segments are: Really Simple To Do Lists –Ted Demopoulos, the author. To Do Lists Go High-Tech – Benjamin Yoskovitz, the Instigator. Organizing…

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    Delegating ideas at The Great Big Small Business Show

    ByBecky McCray September 12, 2006August 27, 2014

    Need some ideas for delegating? Listen to the latest episode of The Great Big Small Business Show! An amazing group of small business experts put together this show every week, focused on what small business people need to know. You can listen right from your computer, or download it to your favorite portable music player….

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    Planning at The Great Big Small Business Show

    ByBecky McCray August 21, 2006August 27, 2014

    Planning is the topic of episode 2 of The Great Big Small Business Show. Stop by for insight on project planning, planning to avoid crises, planning to protect your business ideas, planning your marketing, and planning your pitch. The great thing about this show is we include the views of eight small business experts. It’s…

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    It’s here! The Great Big Small Business Show!

    ByBecky McCray August 14, 2006August 27, 2014

    The Great Big Small Business Show is now online and ready for you to listen, from the comfort of your computer or take it portable on your MP3 player. The topic of the premire episode is Talking to Your Customers, with contributions from Heidi Miller, Chris Brogan, Steve Rucinski and Laura Allen. It’s 20 minutes…

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    Guest podcast: Lasting Development Isn’t Casinos or CAFO’s

    ByBecky McCray August 14, 2006July 8, 2017

    Guest podcaster Zane Safrit discusses what makes lasting rural economic development, and it isn’t casinos or CAFOs. Read more of Zane’s thoughts on rural economic development, small business and health care at his Conference Calls Unlimited CEO blog. Listen for a new podcast on small business, the Great Big Small Business Show! small biz rural…

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    In other podcast news…

    ByBecky McCray August 8, 2006August 27, 2014

    Small Business Trends Radio was kind enough to review my podcast, and to even recommend subscribing. Always nice to be complimented! In fact, reviewer Steve Rucinski made a few suggestions for formatting changes on our site, which I have made. You can read the whole review at the SMB Trend Wire. Also, if you are…

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    New podcast: The Great Big Small Business Show

    ByBecky McCray August 8, 2006August 27, 2014

    You might be interested in a new podcast I am producing for Grasshopper New Media, called the Great Big Small Business Show! Eight contributors are coming together to present a weekly podcast for small business people. Those contributors are: Laura Allen: Laura is new to podcasting, but is an experienced public speaker. Her focus is…

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    Podcast: Focus

    ByBecky McCray August 8, 2006July 8, 2017

    Podcast: Here are four steps you can use to improve your focus. Set a clear vision. Know what results you want from your business. How do you want it to look in 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years? (See Simplified Business Plans for the Real World for some ideas.) Decide which tasks are important…

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