Small Biz Friday: Debworks
Most business owners don’t toot their own horn enough. I’m no different. I am different in that I don’t have a brick and mortar business. I work wherever the client is. So what does Debworks do? We work with small businesses to show them how to create an online and offline marketing plan. It…
Get Your Facts Straight
American Independent Business Alliance co-founder Jeff Milchen reached out to me and shared some research that helps define the numbers and statistics we use when we talk about small businesses keeping money in the local economy. Today I’ll share some of those results and links to more information. The following was taken from AMIBA website…
Buy Local, Buy Chamber
Today I had the honor of presenting to the local Kiwanis organization. I promised them they could see the presentation again here on this website. Just click here! Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has worked hard to incorporate offline and online marketing into their mix in 2012. We are looking forward to even more…
Small Biz Friday: Dwolla
Have you heard of Dwolla? You will. Here’s a quick explanation from their website: No cards, just cash Say goodbye to plastic cards, ATM fees, hidden charges and fine print. Dwolla empowers anyone with an internet connection to safely send money to friends or businesses. Say hello to the Dwolla network. It really is that…
Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet
Ben Smith from Social:IRL is a friend and a really smart guy. Today he blogged about the Ultimate Social Media Image Size Guide and we are re-sharing that image here!
Getting Found with Social Media
I often receive press releases from around the world. They announce new books, new products, events, activities, tourism, social media news and more. Mostly they end up in the round file (for you young people, the trash can). However, sometimes they make it through and land here on this blog. Today I’m sharing an article…
The Lost Art of Mixing: A Review
Erica Bauermeister wrote a book entitled The School of Essential Ingredients that shared the story of strangers connecting and cooking food. I wasn’t sure she could write a follow up to that book. But she has — The Lost Art of Mixing. Lillian, the restaurant owner, mixes up the lives all the characters in…
Three Words for 2013 Process Begins
I asked Chris Brogan today if he was living his three words for 2012. Temple, Untangle, and Practice. He answered with “Yes, everyday.” Chris started the three word process in 2006 in lieu of making resolutions. What three words can you use that help you to define your goals and experiences? Separating, relationships, power…
Small Biz Friday: Greater Franklin County Chamber
Wednesday I wrote a press release for my local Chamber of Commerce and it got me to thinking how important Chambers can be to a local, vibrant community. They are indeed a small business themselves (though nonprofit usually). Today I’m sharing with you about the upcoming event in our community and how the Chamber plays…