Building Possibility
Small Business Review: Wax Werks
I’m in Tucson for continuing education. I have this weekend free. Last week was a mad house – mom in the hospital, new years eve, getting ready to come here — just no time to have my (pregnant) niece Lorraine wax my eyebrows and lips. As you get older, hair magically appears on your face,…
Read MoreThree Words 2015
Each year I choose three words to focus on for that year. This is my sixth year and it all started by a prompt from Chris Brogan. You’ll notice my words put into pictures of my face. That’s because I’M DOING IT! I hope you take this to heart and create 3 words for your…
Read MoreRural Philanthropy in Michigan
Rural Partners in Michigan, of the Michigan Rural Conference, gives out Rural Grants. Every year they host the Small Town and Rural Development Conference. I’ve been asked to keynote in April and I’m very excited to be a part of this conference. Because these guys get it. This program offers grants of up to $800…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Place Do You Want to Work In?
Have you heard of @Clockwork_Tweet? Me neither. Until this video was shared with me on twitter. They said it would probably work better in start ups, and not in established businesses. I think there would be opportunity to have businesses that could operate this way. I think we could learn a lot from this company,…
Read MoreWhy I Shop at Wal-Mart
A reader of this blog sent me an email. She wanted to explain why she went to Wal-Mart. Now, she’s a local small business supporter. The lesson is: just because you are a small business, you don’t always deserve the business. Customer Service is VITAL. Here’s her story: The house I recently moved into…
Read MorePossibilities in Natchez
Ruth R. Nichols, Ed.D. at Alcorn State University shared that their Building Tour last year resulted in several buildings being filled. They are hosting another tour November 8! Bravo to Natchez!!!
Read MoreCanva
I’ve found a new app at Canva.com. There are free options, and lots of them. There are also paid options. So far, I’ve only used the free options. Here are a couple of examples. Now … go have fun! I created a new business card and uploaded it to Vistaprint – they’ll be here in…
Read MoreRetire in Central Iowa
Webster City is listed as one of the best places to retire. Oh yes – you read that right! There are many reasons to retire in Webster City … lower cost of living affordable housing four seasons great people in town centrally located volunteer opportunities just to name a few. You can read more by…
Read MoreOne Man’s Trash …
Have you heard of the Iowa Waste Exchange? It is a confidential and non-regulatory program of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources provided at no charge and is managed by Region XII Council of Government. They serve Boone, Cerro Gordo, Dallas, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Polk, Story, Winnebago, Worth and Wright Counties. They also provide…
Read MoreWhy wait?
Every week we write a newsletter sharing ideas, ways, methods and suggestions about how to create more possibilities where you live. Sign up now to receive it right in your email! Tomorrow we will share the latest newsletter in the blog post – learn about how Iowa is recycling items that would normally end…
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