Debworks Business
Debworks goes Live on CNN
Deb Brown is the owner of a social media company, Debworks. That’s what CNN said about me today. It’s a little more than that. However I was happy to be on CNN this morning for a short minute to talk about social media and how I connect people to each other. Debworks main goal is…
Read MoreStarting Point
One day Shannon Latham and I decided we needed to do a bloggers tour. We wanted to bring in Midwest bloggers and have them stay in Franklin County and experience farming, history, entertainment and shopping. I know bloggers – and I invited them. Shannon and Jennifer Healey know farming and they organized combine rides,…
Read MoreTravel, Design, Be Local
This is the time of year for reflection. A chance to look back at the passing year, an opportunity to think about the coming year. 2011 included lots of travel, speaking, designing and focusing local. Travel: In 2011 I traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, New York City and Hutchinson KS to speak at a 140…
Read MoreDeb Goes to NY
I had the great honor to attend and speak at the 140 Character Conference in New York in June. If you’ve never been — go!
Read More5 Things to Consider
I’ve heard business owners say things like “in this economic climate, it’s hard to get new customers” and “no one has any money to spend, we can’t afford to use new ways to advertise”. I’ve heard customers say “they never do anything different” and “why should I shop local? I can get a better deal…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
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Read MoreMapping Software for Tourism
I love new things! Yesterday I learned about mapping software. You can use Google or you can use ArcGIS to create maps you share links to, or embed in your website. I went to ArcGIS, created a free account and map a map that shows places where activities are taking place in Hampton, Iowa on…
Read MoreMonth Zero Starts in 10 Days
I think it’s a good idea to start on goals early. You know, warm up. Get ready for the next year. Be prepared, hit the ground running. Step One: Look at what I said I wanted to do this year 1. Utilize my skills as a blog writer and teach other people how to use Headway Theme…
Read MoreWhat Motivates You?
What motivates you? Most of us have jobs we get up to go to in the morning. Winter weather is coming, and it’s getting harder to get out of the warm bed. What thoughts make you get out of bed each day? Some of us have second jobs. What makes you go to that…
Read MoreBloggers Tour
Here’s a brief pictorial accounting of the bloggers tour – Touring the Historical Society Museum Wandering Around Downtown Hampton Visit to Latham Seeds Riding the Combine An Evening Like It Used To Be Rehabilitation Center and Leahy Grove Tour Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm Fall Festival
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