Every town has one; a mysterious business that nobody seems to know what they do. No one seems to know another person who works there, and the mysterious business seems to elude social events and sponsorships that other area businesses use to thrive. I wonder if these businesses know they are so mysterious. I wonder if it’s intentional or a horrific series of decisions that have led them down a path that has accidentally ostracized them from the rest of the community. [Read more...]
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Nov 2009
The Mystery Business
November 11, 2009 By 4 Comments
09
Sep 2009
5 Tips to Writing Regular Blog Posts
September 9, 2009 By 3 Comments
One of the most common concerns small businesses have about starting a blog for their business is the task of writing regular blog posts. [Read more...]
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Jun 2009
Rural Small Businesses Can Use Social Media to Compete
June 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Small businesses, especially in rural areas, can struggle with keeping customers loyal when big box and chain stores are opening in the nearest major city. Competing can be tough, but social media for small business can give you the edge that you are looking for. [Read more...]
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Jun 2009
Rural Small Businesses Look at Ways to Use Twitter
June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have met some amazing people in small towns across Minnesota. Recently I had the opportunity to give two presentation on social media in Arlington and Redwood Falls, MN.
At the end of the presentation, we do a group exercise and ask the participants to gather in groups of 5 to answer the question, “How could you use Twitter in your business?“ Below are some of the responses to the question. [Read more...]
I am President and Chief Evangelist for Vivid Image - a web design and social marketing firm located outside of Minneapolis, MN. 
