Power of Partnerships
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),…
The Invisible People
Christmas Eve. Are you off work today? A lot of people are. You might run into town and do a little last minute shopping, have coffee with a friend, go to the grocery store for that one thing you forgot. Please remember the people who are working today – the invisible people. They are the…
What do travelers mean to you?
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…
Travel, Design, Be Local
This is the time of year for reflection. A chance to look back at the passing year, an opportunity to think about the coming year. 2011 included lots of travel, speaking, designing and focusing local. Travel: In 2011 I traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, New York City and Hutchinson KS to speak at a 140…
Deb Goes to NY
I had the great honor to attend and speak at the 140 Character Conference in New York in June. If you’ve never been — go!
5 Things to Consider
I’ve heard business owners say things like “in this economic climate, it’s hard to get new customers” and “no one has any money to spend, we can’t afford to use new ways to advertise”. I’ve heard customers say “they never do anything different” and “why should I shop local? I can get a better deal…
Merry Christmas!
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Shop Local – It Matters
Consider shopping local today. Don’t carry your phone into the store with the Amazon app on it. You know, the one that checks prices and then offers to give you another $5 if you buy it from Amazon. Will they help you pick the exact perfect gift for your mom? I don’t think so –…
Unique Way to Advertise
Last Sunday and next Sunday in our community you can go to a Live Radio Play: A Christmas Carol. The Franklin County Arts Council is presenting it, the actors are the Franklin County Players. It’s a great play telling a classic Christmas story in an unique way. But here’s what is interesting -they are having…