One of my primary goals is to connect you to some of the best online resources to help your business survive. This is especially important in rural areas because online resources fill some of the gaps caused by our geographic isolation. This continuing feature will profile some of our favorite resource sites online. Resource sites…
Rand at SEOmoz is exploring a business decision of large proportion, and he’s letting us in on his thinking process. It’s fascinating to share his Point of View. Right now, SEOmoz is in a very unique position. We’ve found ourselves torn between two worlds, navigating uncertain waters without the benefit of long experience. Our central…
I’m fascinated by other small business owners who share their point of view online. The internet allows me to listen in as entrepreneurs discuss major decisions, reflect on success and failures, and work out their next moves. For those of us isolated in small towns or rural areas, this insight can be priceless! So watch…
A commenter suggested we look into a new web tool, Posticky. The site says, Take notes that are available anywhere anytime. I found the idea quite simple and potentially useful. I was initially skeptical of having my favorite websites list available anywhere anytime, but I have since found del.icio.us quite useful! So this is worth…
Here’s a review by Anita Campbell from Small Business Trends: One of the most exciting of the new Web 2.0 businesses is Ether.com. Ether’s website says, “We make it easy to sell what you say.” Consultants, business coaches, and other small biz folk who sell their time by giving advice, can use Ether to charge…
Take time to send an email or make a phone call. Trouble for Rural Entrepreneurs in Federal Budget By John Crabtree, Center for Rural Affairs, johnc@cfra.org If Congress goes along with the President’s proposed 2007 Small Business Administration budget, the SBA Microloan Program would be wiped out, totally. Eliminating this program would have dire consequences…
small biz rural entrepreneurship podcast audio
Listen to the audio version here. The hum of lawn mowers around here tells me that we are past spring cleaning and on to summer action. New projects are launching, and every day the pace of business is accelerating. Take time to reflect. Our recent series on failure was based on Larry Wilson’s quote, “I…
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