Small Business
Sunday Update: Goals and Accountability
There is great news from last week — I got four intense workouts in! That was the goal, and the goal was made. Goal setting does a couple of things: Creates focus on where you are going. You can say “I’m going to work out.” There’s no call to action there. Workout means what? How…
Read MoreSigns signs everywhere a sign
I browse Pinterest for interesting infographics that may benefit my community. I came across this one that talks about usage of signage and promotes a company called Banner Buzz. So this firm put together this informational graphic and gives us some great information about signage. They also talk about what they do and the services…
Read MoreWalkabout Anyone?
My Project for March: A Walkabout I’m testing the Zen walking shoe from Vionic next. Starting today I’ve promised to walk for the next 28 days for 30 minutes a day. If it stays cold, I’ll be at the gym. I think I’ll break my walks up into ten minute jaunts, if I can be…
Read MoreFind the Chamber Online
The Webster City Area Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce has been diligently beefing up their internet presence. We believe it’s a great way to stay in touch with our members and our community. Here’s a few things we’re doing: Enewsletter, the Chamber Chatter Ever Monday we send out the eChatter with news of events…
Read MorePinterest Saved My Marriage
Today’s guest post comes from fellow Chamber Executive, Nathan Knottingham in McMinnville, Oregon. It was too good not to share! Okay, so that is not actually true. Pinterest did, however, make it easier for me to do great surprise gifts and earn awesome husband points which definitely helped to strengthen my marriage. Let me explain…
Read MoreJanuary, where have you gone?
It’s been a whirlwind of a month to kick off 2014! Here’s a few things we’ve been doing at Debworks. I got interviewed on the Money for Lunch program and you can hear what I have to say about 23 minutes into the recording here: Deb Talks About Small Towns My friend Jon Swanson wrote…
Read MoreTucson Ideas to Take Home
I’ve spent the past week in Tucson for Chamber Institute. I love to explore a new community and see what kind of ideas I can take home with me! Many small towns are fund raising to save movie theatres, historical buildings, and community projects. Ideas are needed for ways to honor donors. These leaves…
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