Predictions true? Maybe

By Deb Brown | January 11, 2012 |

Barry Moltz wrote about 12 predictions for 2012 over at Open Forum.   I tweeted and facebooked that I agreed with most of them.  Like any good blogger, Barry asked me what I didn’t agree with.  I propose that small business in cities like New York, Chicago, even Dallas are different from small businesses in rural…

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Week 1 of 52

By Deb Brown | January 9, 2012 |

Resolution: To enjoy a thing of beauty each day.  Take a moment just to breathe and thank God. I participate in Project 52.  You may want to as well.  

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Rant on Rural Thinking

By Deb Brown | January 5, 2012 |

I ranted one day that I was stymied by people who didn’t want any change.  Grant Griffiths, co-owner of Headway Themes and my friend, responded to that rant.  I feel it’s a valid rant and wanted to share it with my readers. Grant said, “And that my dear is why those with ideas and a…

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Power of Partnerships

By Deb Brown | December 28, 2011 |

What if we partnered up and created something that could benefit each person/group? Friday a group of different businesses is meeting at TownsEnd Winery in Hansell, Iowa.  There will be Country Heritage bed and breakfast, a representative from the Soybean Association, Breadeaux Pizza, Latham Hi Tech Seeds, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Cornerstone Cottage (gifts and such),…

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What do travelers mean to you?

By Deb Brown | December 22, 2011

Women around the age of 56 from surrounding states (to Iowa) are planning trips.  They come to Iowa and 83% of them stay the night. 29% of them stay two nights.  They spend approximately $1,200 on their trip. These are just a few of the statistics generated by www.TravelIowa.com.  If you have a business in…

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Mapping Software for Tourism

By Deb Brown | December 2, 2011

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…

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