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Tag Archives: Small business
How good it feels to turn down work
I had an old client contact me and ask if I could work on a project for him. I turned him down and it felt good. The reason I turned him down is that I no longer do that work. … Continue reading
Your business plan focuses your passion
Passion can be a wonderful resource for a business, but its a resource that can quickly be burned out if no focus or guidance is provided to channel your passion into constructive activities that build your business. Business burnout sets … Continue reading
The importance of Continual Professional Development
I just signed up for another class on business development. Each year, I make a point to take a class that teaches me about business. Last year it was the Leadership Clackamas County class, and this year it’ll be a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, business
Tagged business development, continued education, Small business
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Why Small Businesses need Social Media
My recent trip to Baker County in Eastern Oregon was an eye-opening one for me, in terms of understanding why small businesses need social media. I talk a lot about social media and its value for business, but in my … Continue reading
Posted in business, Social Media
Tagged rural communities, Small business, Social Media, tourism
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What I'm doing to get ready for 2011
I’m not going to write yet another blog post about setting goals vs resolutions or tell you why you should be working on your business now during a lull time. There’s other blogs that will tell you that. Instead I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in business, marketing
Tagged 2011 business plans, business development, marketing, Small business
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