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I am PASSIONATE about history as a source of information and inspiration.
But I am also PURPOSEFUL about history because, used strategically, it can PROFIT you, your business, or organization in ways you can't even imagine.
That's what we do at History Smiths: We find those connections for you -- connections that benefit you AND the communities you serve.
Check us out, be inspired, and be in touch!
-Bonnie Hurd Smith, CEO
   
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How do you "do" your business history? I give you easy steps to follow -- and ideas about what to do next!
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If your business or organization is about to celebrate an anniversary, please don't just throw a party! We'll show you how
to really leverage this important event.
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Can a history trail benefit your business economically?
Absolutely! And it will
also benefit your historical nonprofits, community,
and everyone involved. Here's a "done for you" process to follow.
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Greetings!
Because it's August, I've been spending time with friends and family catching up, getting reacquainted, going to the beach...and feeling very grateful for all of these people. I imagine you've been doing the same thing, which is part of what's wonderful about summer! As you know, I "live with" a whole lot of historical (dead) people in my life as well, and I was reminded of something that happened this past spring that caused me to articulate for the first time why people like me, and hopefully you, spend as much time as we do on this stuff. It's a funny story, and I thought I'd share it here, but I also hope it moves you to embrace someone or something from the past in your own life/organization/business - not because it's about living IN the past, but living in the present WITH the past. Make sense? I hope you enjoy it - and the rest of your summer! Life's a beach!
Be well, and be in touch!
Bonnie
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How History Can Keep You in a Place of Gratitude -- A Good Place to Be!
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by Bonnie Hurd Smith
For you personally, for your business or organization, there is nothing more fulfilling and inspiring than being in a place of gratitude - you probably know this; coaches of all kinds talk about this.
I don't know about you, but I refuse to let the "doom and gloom" that's out there impair my creativity and optimism. I refuse! Instead, I focus on what I am grateful for - and that includes having "history" as an active part of my life.
I wanted to share a personal story that happened several months ago that made me articulate - really for the first time in public - my sense of gratitude to the historical people who are part of my life.
I HOPE it gets you to thinking about the historical people, places, or events that are part of your life - or could be - and what you might do about it. This is not about dwelling on the past, but on making the present richer.
A quick story
I had been asked to lead a service at the Universalist church in Essex, Massachusetts, during National Women's History Month (March), because one of the sermons I give is about Judith Sargent Murray, an early Universalist, and what we can learn from her. I conferred with the minister, the Rev. Art McDonald, ahead of time, because he planned to be there and we had to decide who would do what.
He asked me about "saying something" for the children, and I immediately begged off. I have zero experience in this area, and working with kids has always been something I've avoided (although that's rapidly changing). So Art, being the intuitive minister that he is, realized he needed to do something to help me in this area. So we got to that part of the service, and here's what he did.
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Do you have a question about how history can benefit your business, organization, or you personally? I would love to hear it, and I would love to answer it!
I might even feature your business or organization here, because others could benefit from the information!
If you're a nonprofit, you are also a business. Ask away! And if you're a historical nonprofit, do you have questions about how what we do can provide you with new revenue streams?
Please be in touch with your question!
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History Smiths believes in the three P's of History -- Passion, Purpose, and Profit. If you think about and use history
with PURPOSE and PASSION, you, your business, or organization will PROFIT in ways you can't even imagine!
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