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  • How do you build a business-to-business marketplace for a small town?
    economic development | rural | shop local

    How do you build a business-to-business marketplace for a small town?

    ByBecky McCray December 30, 2013August 27, 2014

    In response to “Want to develop your small town? Start with your assets, Luther Snow says,” two of you asked for more information about facilitating business-to-business marketplaces. Simone Cahoj said in a comment: I’d love some more ideas about facilitating a business-to-business marketplace. We have tried this but I think we need a different approach! :)…

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    Bring your discoveries to the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 27, 2013December 15, 2014

      Welcome to the Brag Basket, our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one December 27-29, 2013. What good news will you add to the brag basket? Don’t hold back because of that word, “brag.” When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire…

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  • Want to develop your small town? Start with your assets, Luther Snow says
    community | rural

    Want to develop your small town? Start with your assets, Luther Snow says

    ByBecky McCray December 26, 2013August 27, 2014

    Recently I was fortunate enough to catch a webinar with Luther Snow talking about the asset approach and positive development. Urban Bias Snow started by addressing the prevalent “urban bias”: assuming that the way things happen in the concentrated center is what matters everywhere. Urban bias is evident in: centralized meetings traditional land economics (high price…

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  • 3 places to get free business forms
    entrepreneurship | resources

    3 places to get free business forms

    ByBecky McCray December 23, 2013August 27, 2014

    A friend who is buying a business is needing a number of spreadsheets, contracts and legal forms. That got me looking for reputable and reasonable places to find sample business forms online today. For US-based businesses, I found these three: 1. BizFilings.com Business Owner’s Toolkit  Lots of checklists useful for going into business, a nondisclosure agreement…

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  • Pop open some good news in the Brag Basket
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    Pop open some good news in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival December 20, 2013December 15, 2014

    Welcome to the Brag Basket, our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one December 20-22, 2013. What good news will you add to the brag basket? Don’t hold back because of that word, “brag.” When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others….

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  • entrepreneurship | planning | rural | Small Biz 100 | success

    Get Your Business Ready for 2014

    ByGlenn Muske December 19, 2013August 27, 2014

    Will you make plans and set goals for your business in 2014? Or not? If you are typical of most people, you start the new year by making some resolutions or set some goals that you want to achieve in the next 12 months. And typically those resolutions are forgotten in a very short time….

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    economic development | entrepreneurship | podcast | rural

    AUDIO: Joel Bennett brings co-working to his rural town

    ByBecky McCray December 18, 2013May 26, 2022

    Joel Bennett Joel Bennett Interview Joel Bennett of Pella, Iowa, helped pioneer a co-working space in his town, called Veel Hoeden (“Many Hats”). It has grown from just 4 offices to 9 offices plus space for more people who just drop in with a laptop. It has supported existing entrepreneurs, and it’s helped create new entrepreneurial ventures….

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  • Digital literacy means you can choose rural
    entrepreneurship | marketing | rural | social media

    Digital literacy means you can choose rural

    BySmall Biz Survival December 17, 2013January 2, 2018

    When I read the introduction to 9 Clouds’ new book, I immediately asked Scott Meyer for permission to reprint it here. Scott obliged, did a bit of customization, and threw in the infographic (because everything needs an infographic). Yes, I am mentioned in the book, but trust me, this is an excellent guide for small…

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