365 Days
I have a friend who is a fabulous cook. Denise also has been using Watkins products since 1982. If you’ve never used Watkins spices – you are missing out on the freshest, most consistent grade of spices. Denise was looking for a way to promote her home business, being an Independent Watkins Associate. Her budget…
Found Treasure
I moved Monday and Tuesday. I’ve been unpacking. I found a small book called The Quiet Eye by Sylvia Shaw Judson. It was a gift given to me when I moved to North Carolina from a former client of mine, Sam. Inside was a handwritten note that reads Deb, A gift to you of a…
Remembering Grandpa
Today we honor the fallen. I’ll listen to the twenty one gun salute and taps. I’ll cry over the Star Spangled Banner. The preacher will give a good message, we’ll share some coffee and cookies. Then we walk away. This week I’ve been thinking of my grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa and my two aunts immigrated…
You Teach People How to Treat You
Today’s post is by guest blogger Christine Kane — as usual, she will make you think. Teach People How to Treat You by Christine Kane There I was in Web Guy’s office. He was overwhelmed and angry. He complained that clients were calling on weekends and late at night. No one was honoring his schedule.…
Easy Supper on Thursday
Thursday I supported my local businesses. First I went to the After Five at the First National Bank. I met and networked with other local business owners in town. I also enjoyed a soft drink and some finger food snacks. Next I headed over the Windsor Theatre. KLMJ radio station was out front giving out…
Update on the Summit – or How We Listened to You
Image by niclindh via Flickr There’s a lot of people out in the blogosphere talking about listening. Chris Brogan, over at Open Forum Business said “Listening gives you something to do. You can listen for complaints and problems and try to fix them.” I am one of the main players at the Small Business Social…
Another way to use Facebook
Image via Wikipedia Friday night I attended a fundraiser for American Cancer Society in Mason City, Iowa. I met a young man who told me the story of his friend who owned a Mexican restaurant. He was having trouble hiring people to wait tables. No luck with the local papers. Finally, he posted the position…
Metrics on a Message
Image by DaveCrosby via Flickr That was a very nice message you sent out regarding vascular screenings~~thanks for your time! Robyn Thanks!!!! It is wonderful; this is just another great reason why more businesses should be Chamber members! Keep up the great work. Angela Sometimes it’s about both the message and fulfilling the client’s needs.…
The Stories of Social Media
Is your small business coming to the Small Business Social Media Summit the first weekend in June? Come to hear local business owners who are utilizing social media every day, meet your peers and begin to build a peer network, and leave with a social media plan for your business. www.smallbizsocialmediasummit.com The Power of Social Media…
3 Days in June
Image via Wikipedia Got a small business? Be it brick and mortar or one you run from your home – Come to Hutchinson Kansas the first weekend in June. The Small Business Social Media Summit is designed just for you, the small business owner. We’ve brought together 8 local speakers who are also small business…