Debworks Business
Social Media Tools for the Entrepreneur
Tuesday, October 25th Debworks will offer a class for the local entrepreneur. Whether you own a home based business or small brick and mortar store – this class is geared towards you. What will be covered? Facebook Fan pages, Google tools for the small business, Why a blog can help your business, Make a movie…
Read MoreUpper Midwest Social Media Conference
It is my great pleasure and certain honor to be one of the speakers at the Upper Midwest Social Media Conference on September 26. The event will be held in the Clarion Hotel in Mason City, Iowa. I’ll be discussing Facebook for Businesses, more specifically – How Important is Facebook for Your Rural Business.…
Read MoreToo busy?
I had a friend tell me I was too busy. I’ve been thinking about that. For many years (I have a few many years periods, it happens when you’re 56) I’ve been a caretaker to someone or something. Jobs, friends, family – it was pretty easy for someone to come to me and ask for…
Read MoreBloggers Needed
Debworks is working with Latham Seeds, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau to bring ten Midwest bloggers/tweeters to Franklin County for a Harvest Tour September 30 to October 2. The idea is to show bloggers what agriculture was and is in a real, rural community. These bloggers/tweeters will blog about the Tour, take…
Read MoreCreating a Right Customer Experience
Many of us are involved with customers in one way or another. If you work retail, you see them all day (hopefully). If you work as a freelancer of any sort, your clients are your customers. If you volunteer at the local chamber, the people who enter the door are your customers. Mike Wagner…
Read MoreParty!
How many parties do you get invites to? I get a lot of them. Silpada, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Wild Tree — and so many more. I do love going to parties that my friends are holding. Here’s a marketing secret – the more personal relationships you nurture, the more your business will grow. …
Read MoreNeedy is as needy does
Ed Bestoso made a good point last week. He said that if you are trying to help the needy in your business, you’ll always be helping the needy. This is business we are talking about people. If you want to help the needy in your volunteer life, well that’s the place to help the needy! …
Read MoreAJ Week
My grandson has been at my house for the whole month of July. He goes home to Chicago on Friday. This week, I’ll be enjoying his company as much as possible. We have lots of swimming, animal petting, visiting cousins and having fun to do. Yes, I still have work to do in between all…
Read MoreGrant monies for Small Towns
How active are you in your community? Do you belong to an organization that could use grant money? Here’s just a couple of grants available – that could be great for your town! National Endowment for the Arts Grants Grants are available to support the development, production, and national distribution of innovative media projects about…
Read MoreCan public speaking help your business?
I speak in public, a lot. I love it. Most people don’t. I had the pleasure of listening to an interview with Arvee Robinson via the Business Momentum Series. Arvee Robinson is a Persuasive Speaking Coach, Speaker, and Author. Arvel said “Our words can either sell, or repel. Take the time as leaders to learn…
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