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Podcast: Winning Workplaces

By Becky McCray

This week, we have Guest Comments from Mark Harbeke. He stopped by our Brag Basket a couple of times, so we’re letting him share some more. If you have something to share, email me! Hello, Small Biz Survival Readers. My name is Mark Harbeke. I’m manager of content development for Winning Workplaces, a nonprofit in […]

November 8, 2006 Filed Under: economic development, resources Tagged With: podcast, SmallBizSurvival Podcast

Interview with Pat Matthews, CEO of Webmail.us

By Becky McCray

Podcast:Becky interviews Pat Matthews, CEO of Webmail.us, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Pat blogs at Small Town, Big Ideas. Pat talks about advantages of being in a small town, working with the community, and encouraging more small town entrepreneurs. Watch for a second interview with Pat on the Great Big Small Business Show. small biz […]

October 27, 2006 Filed Under: community, rural Tagged With: podcast, SmallBizSurvival Podcast

Podcast: Your customers

By Becky McCray

What do your customers want? Let’s ask them! For more ideas, read Basic Methods to Get Feedback from Customers by Carter McNamara. Music by Frenz, from Pod Safe Audio. small biz rural entrepreneurship customer service podcast audio New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Subscribe.

October 19, 2006 Filed Under: customer service, ideas, rural Tagged With: podcast, SmallBizSurvival Podcast

How are your presentation skills?

By Becky McCray

Entrepreneurs are always in the spotlight, always presenting themselves and their company. This week, the Great Big Small Business Show‘s experts offer their tips for improving your presentation skills. Laura Allen – Top Three Tips for Creating a Powerful Presentation—That’s ALL YOU!!! and Bonus Hint called: Don’t be like Glinda, the Good Witch Chris Brogan […]

October 11, 2006 Filed Under: rural Tagged With: podcast

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