Cool Tools
I’ve found some really cool new toys online — tools for every blogger and small business owner. Better Lighting for your computer This is a free download found at http://www.stereopsis.com/flux/ Why be blinded by your monitor when you first turn it on? Or have that monitor headache from the bad lighting? This application adapts to…
Things that make me crazy
If you leave me a voicemail, please tell me what you are calling about. I hate those cryptic messages “call me right away, it’s important.” But not important enough to tell me why in the voicemail? You say one thing, and do another. For God’s sake – stick to your word please. In the end,…
Step Away from the Computer
Marketing is more than sitting down at your computer and talking to people on twitter and facebook. If you’ve got a small business – be it brick and mortar or a home business – there’s a very real need to present yourself to the community. There’s many ways to accomplish that task – and it’s…
Unretreat – Just Get Away
It’s a good idea to get away from it all. But sometimes you can’t get away from work. Out of those two thoughts the first Unretreat was born. Becky had been kicking the idea around for a few years. I grabbed a hold of it and tried to plan a large unretreat – didn’t work. …
I Love a Parade!
It’s summertime. What are you doing in your community to promote your business? Here’s an idea — get in a parade. That’s right — gussy up that old jalopy and be in a parade. While you are at it, take a lot of pictures and talk to some other people in the parade. Meet folks…
Tourism Currents – Best Training Practices
Are you trying to ride the wave known as social media, but are not quite sure how to make it all work? Do you plan events, coordinate schedules, reach out locally and globally for new customers, get things done? Becky McCray and Sheila Scarborough have created Tourism Currents – designed specifically for tourism folks. Visit…
What Is Branding?
Today we had a ground breaking for the new aquatic center in Hampton Iowa. The mayor, city manager, co-chairs of the aquatic committee and several city council members showed up. In the pouring rain and surrounded by muddy ground. Everyone had umbrellas. It got me to thinking. There’s a perfect opportunity for branding. Look at…
Sunday Musings
I’m a great aunt – again. Natalie Anna was born yesterday at 11:55 p.m. 6 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long. Little shit huh? Life is precious. Have you seen what Amber Naslund is up to? www.brasstackthinking.com Looking forward to pie and ice cream on June 27th. Looking even more forward to my friends…
Got Money?
I do a good amount of fund raising. I live in a county where people are generous and willing to give. Our churches cook a lot of food and raise funds for many things; roofs, operating expenses, mission trips and such. They have a method – they’ve been doing it a long time. Tell the…
Need a little advice?
Here’s what I know. Surround yourself with things you absolutely love. It creates an atmosphere ready for accomplishment. I just moved, and gave away everything I didn’t absolutely love. If I had to think about it, it was gone. I’ve unpacked and when I look around, I only see the things I love. Books, art,…