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    Get to know Millennials aka Gen Y

    ByBecky McCray November 6, 2010August 27, 2014

    The Millennial Generation may be one of the biggest trends that affects small towns. It is a huge generation, larger than the Baby Boomers. Millennials Robin Seth and Lauren Madrid Jack Schultz of BoomTown USA says they are the most entrepreneurial generation in history. Jon Swanson gives you an inside look into one Millennial, his son,…

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    A wide open brag basket

    BySmall Biz Survival November 5, 2010December 15, 2014

    Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend.The basket is open all weekend, from November 5-7, 2010. Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer,…

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  • economic development | tourism

    Meet two economic development and social media resources

    ByBecky McCray November 5, 2010August 27, 2014

    At the International Economic Development Council’s annual conference in Columbus this year, I presented on a panel with two great economic development people who are also resources on social media use. First is Victoria Hershberg. She is with McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and actively uses social media to promote McAllen. Here presentation outlines their current…

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  • entrepreneurship | Small Biz 100 | tax matters

    Can a sole proprietor have more than one business

    ByMaesz November 3, 2010February 16, 2019

    Question: Can a sole proprietor have more than one business? Answer: Yes. Next question. Easy peasy. Seriously, as a sole proprietor, you may have one (1) business or several businesses. There is no limit to the number of businesses in which you may engage. The Internal Revenue Service says you must report your income and…

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    A Halloween Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival October 29, 2010December 15, 2014

    Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from October 29-31, 2010. Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We…

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  • community | economic development | ideas | rural

    Refresh Kittanning reaches out for ideas

    ByBecky McCray October 27, 2010August 27, 2014

    [When Mike Rizzo explained the Refresh Kitanning story to me, I knew you would want to learn about it. Here is how people in one small town are taking an active approach to economic and business development. – Becky ] My name is Mike and I created a community website to hopefully inspire growth and…

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  • economic development | entrepreneurship | social media | tourism

    How social media fits into your plan

    ByBecky McCray October 26, 2010August 27, 2014

    Do you have a strategic plan or a marketing plan? If you do, that’s the place to start with social media. It doesn’t matter whether you are planning for a small business, a tourism group, or an economic development organization. You start in the same place. 1. Get out your plan and look over all…

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    Do something worth bragging about

    BySmall Biz Survival October 22, 2010December 15, 2014

    Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from October 22-24, 2010. Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We…

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