AIMcustom.com: SCORE Helps Small Biz
April 9, 2010
SCORE announced the nationwide kick-off of a public/private consortium to develop training, tools and resources to help America’s small businesses compete in the Internet age by using broadband technologies. Here’s the press release: Washington, D.C., April 7, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is pleased to announce the formation of a public/private [...]
Top 10 List: 2010 Most Innovative on the Web
February 26, 2010
You probably never heard of the company Quantcast. But, they are one of the top 10 most innovative for 2010 according to Fast Company (Quantcast is number 3 in the web category, one notch ahead of twitter). We started using Quantcast to track website demographic data a few years ago after reading an article about [...]
Social Media: Understanding the Basics
January 30, 2010
Its growing. It is definitely important. And, for good reason, its everywhere. But, is social media marketing a line-item in your 2010 budget? Isn’t it free? Trouble is, many business owners know little about social media so planning and budget management is a real business challenge. The processes are confusing and complicated. The results are [...]
Small Business: What Successful Owner’s Already Know
January 15, 2010
Did you know professional licensing organizations and certain regulatory agencies have continuing education (CE) requirements? But, do you know of any to maintain the title, “small business owner?” Why? Because the most successful owners never stop learning. Today’s class includes tomorrows most successfully business owners. And, we have already turned well beyond page 1. Have [...]
Deluxe Mentoring Methodology Project
December 22, 2009
Today I’m in Washington, DC, meeting with business professionals from around the country to discuss the Deluxe Mentoring Methodology Project. All of us are here to help small businesses grow. The Deluxe Mentoring Methodology Project is a SCORE project with a mission; Help Create 1 Million Small Businesses. Why create a standard mentoring methodology? SCORE [...]
Small Business 2010 Website Marketing Plan
December 18, 2009
With 2009 coming to a close, small business owners are eager to ring in the New Year – new opportunities, new budgets and high hopes for 2010. And as you might guess, the vast majority of small business owners plan to use website marketing to bolster the bottom line. Will it work for your new [...]
Workshop Presentation – Small Business Website Basics
December 11, 2009
Earlier today, I gave a presentation to entrepreneurs and new business owners at the monthly Richmond SCORE Small Business Workshop. The workshop is an all day event covering everything from writing an effective business plan to negotiating a commercial lease. Workshop Topics How to Write an Effective Business Plan Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Business [...]
digital AIM: Starting a Business – SCORE Workshop
December 2, 2009
Richmond SCORE Workshop – Dec. 11, 2009 Are you planning to start a new business? Or, are you a small business owner looking for assistance with business planning, marketing and finance? Richmond SCORE is holding a small business workshop on December 11, 2009, just for you. During the Richmond SCORE Workshop, local business professionals provide [...]
Richmond Seminar: Small Business Survival and Growth
November 3, 2009
The Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Small Business Administration hosts “Small Business Survival and Growth in Virginia.” A facilitated discussion for small businesses and business resource providers on Federal and State small business assistance programs. The event is co-sponsored by SBA National Ombudsman Office and Virginia Department of Business Assistance and Virginia Department of Minority [...]
SCORE Volunteer: The Foundation
October 26, 2009
As many of you know, I’m a volunteer for the local Richmond SCORE Chapter and a national blogger for SCORE. Today, I rec’d the info below from the SCORE Foundation. Consider getting involved as a SCORE client (great business resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small biz owners) and/or become a volunteer. It is very [...]
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