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    Share your light in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival February 10, 2012December 15, 2014

    The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Step up and share some good news. Baskets in the light.Photo by cava_cavien.  The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Feb 10-12, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket. And cheer for each other, OK? I’ll be away…

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  • entrepreneurship | tax matters

    6 Things Self-employed Should Know From the IRS

    ByMaesz February 9, 2012August 27, 2014

    By Maesz IRS Tax Tip 2012-16, January 25, 2012 There are many benefits that come from being your own boss. If you work for yourself, as an independent contractor, or you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, you are generally considered to be self-employed. Here are six key points the IRS…

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    Bonus way to get more locals to follow you online

    ByBecky McCray February 7, 2012August 27, 2014

    Tourism groups and small businesses both struggle with a common question: once we get online, how do we get local people to follow, like or friend us? OK, now that you’re in the room with yourlocals, how do you get them to follow, likeand friend you? Last week, I shared three ways to get locals…

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  • entrepreneurship | finance

    Alternatives to small business loans

    ByBecky McCray February 6, 2012August 27, 2014

    Many small businesses can’t qualify for a small business loan from a traditional local bank. A bad credit record disqualifies many. Lending standards have tightened. Some small towns are limited by local banks that don’t support small business; others don’t have locally-owned banks any more. The good news is that alternatives are available. We’ll be…

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    Step up to the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival February 3, 2012December 15, 2014

    The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Step up and share some good news. Step basket photo by Joe Shlabotnik on Flickr. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Feb 3-5, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket. Don’t hold back because of that word,…

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  • entrepreneurship | marketing | rural | social media | tourism

    3 ways to get locals to follow you online

    ByBecky McCray January 31, 2012August 27, 2014

    Tourism groups and small businesses both struggle with a common question: once we get online, how do we get local people to follow, like or friend us? Online friends join local friends for atweetup in Alva.  Here are 3 quick ideas on how to get connected with the locals: 1. Talk about local issues. When…

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  • entrepreneurship | marketing | Small Biz 100

    What to do if you can’t pick a niche

    ByBecky McCray January 30, 2012September 27, 2016

    Picking the right niche for your business is a large task. I hear from many small business people who have several different targets, but can’t pick one to be their niche. This seems to be especially true for freelancers, consultants, and other independent business folks. Time to pick a direction. If you have trouble deciding…

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    Quick! Open up the Brag Basket!

    BySmall Biz Survival January 27, 2012December 15, 2014

    The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Together, we build something meaningful. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Jan 27-29, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket. Don’t hold back because of that word, “brag.” When you hold back, you hide your good…

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