Archive for December 2008
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Thinking Outside the Box
Ever wonder why some cities seem to become magnets for business and economic development? Here are three simple reasons why.
1. Leadership
Everything rises and falls on leadership. Families, businesses, communities and countries will prosper or suffer decline because of their leaders. Don’t blame misfortune, your neighborhood, the press or happenings beyond your control when choices and inspiration make [...]
Opportunity Thrives When Despair Seems To Rule
As a young college student in the early 70’s, I pursued a summer job opportunity in the far north where the lure of a high wage pulled me. The consensus of ivory-towered intellectuals at that time was that the world was over-populated. I remember driving along the endless Alcan Highway thinking that something just didn’t add up. [...]
Is social networking really beneficial?
As a business owner and entrepreneur, you might expect my answer would be an instant, “Yes!” We are all taught from the beginning that we should be networking all the time. I actually agree that we should be networking all the time, but I’ve learned some things on my pilgrimage about networking.
I’ve been [...]
Port Angeles Business on the Internet
As a Port Angeles business owner are you using the power of the Internet? Here is a brief video highlighting some important tips about using the Internet to market your products or services. Notice that this video, which was created specifically for Port Angeles business owners on this site, is primarily an educational tool with [...]
Port Angeles Classifieds Major Upgrade
The online classified ads service for Sequim and Port Angeles has received a major upgrade and is more user friendly and even fun to use. This service is great for anyone selling anything, including real estate, cars and trucks, furniture, appliances, dogs, farm animals, electronics, sporting goods, anything. Of course, it’s great for [...]
Business Depression–The Perfect Storm
Let’s face it–we’re in a serious economic depression for all of us who own businesses in Port Angeles. Imagine a scenario in which you have:
A national real estate crash (let’s not sugar coat this thing), and
A national crisis of epic proportions for financial institutions, and
A national economy that has been taking major hits from all [...]