February 2009

Rural Business Weekly News – February 28, 2009

February 28, 2009

Here are a few interesting blogs and online articles published this week that relate to Rural Small Business, ending February 28, 2009: The statistics this week describe huge job losses in rural America. From December 2007 through November 2008, rural counties throughout the country lost a total of 15,000 jobs. But in December 2008 alone, [...]

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What Is Your Reality?

February 26, 2009

Whatever you believe with your emotions, becomes your Reality. You always act in a manner consistent with your innermost beliefs and convictions. Brian Tracy

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New SBA Podcasts for Small Business Owners

February 25, 2009

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) upgraded its podcasts to provide additional resources for small businesses. The podcasts are available here on a variety of small business topics. They are about 10 minutes in length and show interviews with business and industry professionals and government representatives. The podcasts offer a variety of small business topics [...]

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The Mom and Pop Business Advantage

February 24, 2009

Here are two articles that address how mom and pop businesses may have an advantage over the big boys. In Customer Service is No 1 specialty shops find little things, like a friendly hello, can inspire loyalty and sales. The unique relationships that a ‘mom & pop’ or small business owner is able to build [...]

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Another Source for ADA Training Package

February 23, 2009

With thanks to reader Barbara McWilliams, another source of the ‘Improving Your Rural Business With The ADA’ training package discussed yesterday is Breaking New Ground, Cultivating Independence for Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture. The price is $25.00.

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Serving Rural Customers With Disabilities

February 22, 2009

Improving Your Rural Business with the ADA is a training package targeted toward rural businesses. It is a program that can be used to assist rural business owners as well as other community members in understanding and implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Owners of rural businesses will learn how the ADA can have [...]

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Rural Business Weekly News – February 21, 2009

February 21, 2009

Here are a few interesting blogs and online articles published this week that relate to Rural Small Business, ending February 21, 2009: President Obama signed the stimulus package this week, with much discussion on the funds allocated for rural America in installing rural broadband. In Stimulus Stirs Debate Over Rural Broadband Access, you can get [...]

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What Is The Future of Business Cards?

February 20, 2009

What is the future of business cards? I was looking at various items I need to reprint this Spring, and my business card is one of them. I’m always amazed at print prices and how they continue to come down from years past, even just from last Fall. That’s definitely not a complaint. The color [...]

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