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Break Time

By Glenn Muske

Power of Business inviitation

Conference and meeting attendees know that the a lot of the most useful information is gathered during the breaks. This same idea is why people gather at the coffee shop in the morning. It is the informal times, when we take a few minutes to slow down and connect with others, where we often get […]

May 1, 2014 Filed Under: announcement, rural Tagged With: networking, small business

Take 15! Build Your Business!!

By Glenn Muske

First Friday

Where do we get answers to our questions? I suspect that often we connect with our network. For business owners doing that is hard. Taking time away from the business takes planning and is costly. With that in mind, we want invite you to a new program: Friday 15 – Live Chats Your opportunity to […]

March 27, 2014 Filed Under: announcement Tagged With: networking, small business, success

Network for Business Success

By Glenn Muske

Networking

  If you ask, most business owners will acknowledge that connecting with others is a crucial element in their success. Of course, we know how important networking is in building a client base. Yet it also can help you answer questions on how to start and operate your business, as well as help you find […]

February 20, 2014 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, rural, Small Biz 100 Tagged With: networking, small business

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