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Get Organized with the Great Big Small Business Show

By Becky McCray

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 […]

September 18, 2006 Filed Under: tools Tagged With: podcast

Delegating ideas at The Great Big Small Business Show

By Becky McCray

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. […]

September 12, 2006 Filed Under: rural Tagged With: podcast

Planning at The Great Big Small Business Show

By Becky McCray

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 […]

August 21, 2006 Filed Under: planning Tagged With: podcast

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

By Becky McCray

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 […]

August 14, 2006 Filed Under: rural Tagged With: podcast

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