Publish for profit to promote your business
While this is a bit contradictory (Roanoke Revealed does not have a current revenue aspect), generally speaking, giving away work-product isn’t an effective strategy for most small businesses. Sure, it seems like everybody is doing it (or claiming you must), but that doesn’t make it right. People value what they…
11 small business owner tips for making tough times easier
Unexpected life circumstances can derail our carefully crafted small business plans. Sometimes it’s best to simply deal with the urgent and not beat yourself up for getting off track on the important. Clients will be more understanding if you’re forthright. You can give them extra attention and added (unbilled) hours…
7 no-cost small business tips to help you stand out from the crowd
It’s been an interesting experience searching for vendors in a new city. I’m mostly focused on creating a local support team for copy writing/marketing company needs as this is my primary income, but keep my eyes open on the produce side too. Early priorities have included computer support, graphic design…
Small Business Thursday
Come here each week to learn about great resources and tips for bolstering your small business success. Local people and issues will be occasional features, but most of the content will be useful no matter where you hang your entrepreneurial hat. Fulcrum Communications (my firm – I’m jettisoning that name…
