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    Brag Basket – It’s the best!

    BySmall Biz Survival June 15, 2007December 15, 2014

    Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag because other small business people understand your challenges. And we will all applaud for your success! What can you brag about? KevinKS bragged on a great episode of his Health Hacks Podcast. Mark has bragged about the surprising number of contest entries…

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    Profitable summer suggestions

    ByBecky McCray June 14, 2007August 27, 2014

    [Jeanne is off to Oklahoma City for a couple of days, but she has sent this article along to share. It’s targeted at businesswomen, but applicable to all entrepreneurs. Enjoy!] How I Spent My Summer by Janet W. Christy In September what will be on your list of accomplishments? Vacation Trip Tan Souvenirs Mosquito Bites…

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    How to create a disaster recovery plan for your small business

    ByBecky McCray June 11, 2007August 27, 2014

    Your small business is susceptible to some form of disaster, probably several. But, of course, you don’t have a preparedness plan or a recovery plan. As I’m writing this, more thunderstorms are blowing through, but I don’t have any written recovery plans for my business! (I’m not in any danger here, but the thunder is…

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    How to use a checklist to focus your entrepreneurial efforts

    ByBecky McCray June 8, 2007September 28, 2016

    Success is a few simple disciplines practiced every day, according to Jim Rohn, THE business philosopher. Let me explain by giving you my definitions of failure and success. Here it is: Failure is a few Errors in judgment repeated everyday. … Now, here is my definition of success: A few simple Disciplines practiced every day….

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    Brag Basket – Overcoming the distance between us

    BySmall Biz Survival June 8, 2007December 15, 2014

    Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag because most of us in small towns feel a bit isolated, even with all the new technology connecting us. See, other small business people understand your challenges. And we will all applaud for your success. What can you brag about? Last week,…

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    Three very different blog carnivals

    ByBecky McCray June 8, 2007August 27, 2014

    Three new carnivals included my articles, so I want to mention them here. Carnival of Anecdotes Hosted at The Engaging Brand is the Carnival of Anecdotes. Why do we care about Anecdotes? As a leader you need an array of stories and anecdotes to share with people, to improve your communication skills, to help translate…

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    More resources in the Carnivals

    ByBecky McCray June 4, 2007August 27, 2014

    Carnivals round up some of the best posts and articles from all over, and exhibit them like a midway! Carnival of the Capitalists This week, the Carnival of the Capitalists is at Spooky Action. Covers all sorts of business and capitalistic articles and topics. Some favorites for rural small business are: Pamela Slim at Escape…

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    Brag Basket – I love to share your successes!

    BySmall Biz Survival June 1, 2007December 15, 2014

    UPDATE: A new brag from Kevin Kennedy-Spaien! Enjoy life, and brag about it! Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag because most of us feel a bit isolated, even with all the new technology connecting us. What can you brag about? Last week, Owen bragged that Oprius won the…

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