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    Is it worth paying for help with free tools

    ByBecky McCray October 31, 2009September 27, 2016

    Many times, it is worth paying for help with what seem like free tools like social media, websites, or even photography. Look at it this way. If you want to build a house, you probably already have a hammer and all the tools you need. You can find some lumber pretty cheap. There are even…

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    Introduce yourself in the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival October 30, 2009December 15, 2014

    Every week, I open a Brag Basket, so you can introduce yourself or share some good news. So speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others’ stories brings us a bit closer to…

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    Can you make it big from a small town?

    ByBecky McCray October 28, 2009August 27, 2014

    Is it really possible to live and work where you want? Or do you have to be located where the action is?We talk about this a lot here, and Jesse offered an interesting opinion in the comments on Barbara Winter’s guest post, Becoming and Entrepreneurial Villager: Its true the new technology enhanced economy allows each…

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    Do you send holiday cards from your business?

    BySmall Biz Survival October 26, 2009January 2, 2018

    [Please welcome back our friend, frequent guest poster, and smart copywriter Denise McGill, with a timely reminder. -Becky] By Denise McGill If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to order those holiday business cards to let clients know they are appreciated! It’s no news that the economy is performing at below par…

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    Starting small at Eyes Lips Face

    ByBecky McCray October 26, 2009August 27, 2014

    Ted Rubin, Chief Marketing Officer for Eyes Lips Face, took time out at BlogWorld Expo to tell us how ELF started small, and has grown. When Ted says how many “skews” they have, he’s referring to SKU’s, or Stock Keeping Units. In essence, it’s how many products they make. (Bonus points to you retail-savvy folks…

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    Becoming an Entrepreneurial Villager

    BySmall Biz Survival October 25, 2009January 2, 2018

    [Barbara Winter is one of the few folks talking about small town business. Her special focus is on being joyfully jobless. I’m thrilled she offered up this guest post. – Becky ] Not long ago, I found myself seated next to a small town enthusiast on a flight to Dallas. This man was a former…

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    You know I love the Brag Basket

    BySmall Biz Survival October 23, 2009December 15, 2014

    Admit it; you love the Brag Basket as much as I do. So speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others’ stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.  This particular…

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    Kansas MarketPlace rural entrepreneurship event Nov 9 and 10, 2009

    ByBecky McCray October 22, 2009August 27, 2014

    [Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and rural businesses need to be at the first Kansas MarketPlace in November. Joy Marshall shared this info on the event. Mark your calendar, and spread the word! -Becky] You have an incredible opportunity to learn new skills, network with successful entrepreneurs, and discover new ideas for small businesses and communities…

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