It’s Friday! Time for the Brag Basket!(Actually, you can brag throughout the weekend.) How does this work? Post a comment about anything to do with your business that you would like to brag about. So far, only one new person a week is brave enough to brag. Are ya’ feelin’ brave? Then brag away! Feel…
YouSendIt lets you send huge emails to anyone without clogging up their inbox. I’ll have to try this next time I want to send massive photo emails to Jeanne! Found at VerusNova. small biz rural entrepreneurship tools
Progressive Farmer has an article detailing how rural retail is changing, Not Your Father’s Farm Store. Indeed, successful retailers know that much of what they sell can be had in the big box stores, sometimes cheaper. It’s what goes along with the sale that keeps their parking lots full. “We have four certified crop advisers,…
Stephanie Chandler, at Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams, has a terrific idea to encourage word or mouth referrals: Recently one of my bookstore customers mentioned that she originally learned about my store from her hair dresser. That got me thinking about my own hair dresser and how she’s a great source for finding out about restaurants…
Two news stories yesterday on supporting rural business, especially in traditionally agricultural areas. The interesting thing is that the stories are from India and Scotland. In Cupar, Scotland, the local college has opened a Rural Business Centre. Services will include: business and skills related information, short courses, skills training, flexible learning and tailored training. It…
Rural folks drive more, and for that reason, we really care about gas prices. Edmunds.com has tested some of the common gas saving tips, to see if they really work. The result? Some meaningful savings are possible! Hurray! Two of the best tips? Avoid aggressive driving and shut down anytime you’ll idle more than one…
David Xue is addicted to startups. He shared some of his Point of View at Okdork blog, in post titled PixPulse Your Life. Startups are a bunch of fun, but they sure aren’t easy. Here’s advice that I follow by: 1. Recruit the best talent – As a founder or CEO you’ll spend most of…
Are you prepared? Jeff Cornwall, author of The Entrepreneurial Mind, has written an excellent guide to preparing for any kind of disaster, Get Ready. Read it and bookmark it! small biz rural entrepreneurship disaster planning preparedness resources
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