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    Ups and Downs in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival March 25, 2011December 15, 2014

    We all have our ups and downs. Share your “ups” in the Brag Basket. The basket is always free and open all weekend, from March 25-27, 2011. We all have our ups and downs.This week’s basket photo by Liz West. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing….

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    Tourism idea of the day: envelopes

    ByBecky McCray March 22, 2011August 27, 2014

    Nebraska Tourism uses the back of their envelopes to list key attractions. I got this catalog-size envelope from Nebraska Tourism. As you can see, the back is covered with driving tours, ideas for visits and popular attractions. Excellent use of an otherwise wasted space. Let’s extend this idea for any destination. Add a web address…

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    We need employee handbook resources

    ByBecky McCray March 19, 2011August 27, 2014

    Reader Denise Kerns asked, Do you have any resources for developing an employee handbook for small businesses? I’ve never had one, but think I should and don’t know where to start.I love your publication. I find encouraging and insightful info very regularly. So nice to find something specifically addressing small town businesses! So I’m asking…

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    Share your accomplishments in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival March 18, 2011December 15, 2014

    What wonderful news will you choose to share? The basket is always free and open all weekend, from March 18-20, 2011. Share your accomplishmentsThis week’s basket photo by Dunbar Gardens Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. It’s here so you can introduce yourself, share some…

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    Prosperous small towns are built on prosperous entrepreneurs

    ByBecky McCray March 17, 2011August 27, 2014

    Talking events and festivalsat Red Carpet Country meeting. At the Red Carpet Country annual meeting, one of the big hits was the panel on events and festivals. They shared stories of local events that started with a few dozen or a few hundred attendees, and have grown to thousands. The total economic impact of those…

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    Your secret weapon directory

    ByBecky McCray March 15, 2011August 27, 2014

    If you do much work on local tourism, you know that you get asked for basic information and photos over and over. If you’re like most of us, you have to search through folder after folder of photos, or dig for descriptions you wrote up last year. Time to create your Secret Weapon for dealing…

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    The New Small and The Entrepreneur Equation

    ByBecky McCray March 14, 2011August 27, 2014

    Two small business books to talk about this week. The New Small by Phil Simon and The Entrepreneur Equation by Carol Roth. Both were sent to me for review, and both have good value for small business. The New SmallPhil Simon Phil gets that small business now has an advantage over big business. He pinpoints some technology…

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    Texas and Bluebonnets in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival March 11, 2011December 15, 2014

    What wonderful news will you choose to share? The basket is always free and open all weekend, from March 11-13, 2011. Since I’m in Texas for SXSW this week, you’ll have the cheer for each other this week. I leave you these Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes to encourage you. Not a regular basket picture. Bluebonnetsin…

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