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March 9, 2009

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20 Breakthrough Business Ideas for 2009


Our 2008 election was all about change. Candidates may not have agreed on the direction to take, but the need to do something, anything, different was clear.

The same is true for your business.

It is obvious that 2009 is not the time for the same old business ideas and tactics.

So where are you getting your new ideas?

Start by reading this very thought-provoking article from Harvard Business Review.

Many of the ideas will not be right for your business. Some, like the rise of peer-to-peer lending and the power of personal influence, might be intriguing, but all of them will get your creative juices flowing.

What new business ideas will you implement this year?

20 Breakthrough Business Ideas for 2009.


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We may not have bailouts to offer--but we do have some great resources to help you boost your personal business economy.

We know the challenges you are facing, so we are committed more than ever to helping your business thrive. Time to revive that business plan? Does your marketing need some new ideas? Need help finding ways to increase revenue and reduce costs? Give us a call. Our one-on-one counseling is still the same affordable price--no cost to any business owner!

Note that we have reduced the price of our online workshops and will be offering our in-person workshops at a reduced rate. We are preparing a new slate of workshops targeted to help you with the current business climate. Watch your email for our announcements.

Read on for other ways to help your business.
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You Can Survive the Current Economy!

Thursday, April 30
5:30 -  8:30 pm
$29
 

There are many online and print resources for dealing with the current economy. but sometimes you want an in-person session where you can ask specific questions of a business expert.

To help you not just survive, but to thrive, we are offering a new workshop designed for smart business owners looking for actions they can take right now.

Herb Liberman, Economic Development Coordinator for the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and experienced Business Advisor, will be leading this interactive session.

You will leave with the tools to
  • improve your cash position
  • develop employee strategies,
  • use marketing techniques to reach existing and new customers
  • maintain a positive attitude
  • and more

Learn More    Register Online
8 Marketing Tips for Recession Stressed Entrepreneurs

Help is as close as your email box!

When times get tough, entrepreneurs and companies get nervous. And rightfully so, as navigating the waters of an economic downturn or recession is not for the faint of heart. At a time like this, your business needs you to be in top form to lead it through turbulent waters.

A significant part of succeeding here is knowing some of the common mistakes companies make during tough times and avoiding them. In some ways the mindset of the entrepreneur has as much to do with the approach as the "nuts and bolts" strategies - this free email-based course addresses both.

"8 Marketing Tips for Recession Stressed Entrepreneurs" was developed by the FAMEE Foundation in December 2008, shortly after the United States economy was declared to be "in a recession." The course is FREE and includes 10 short emails delivered over 10 consecutive days. The first email contains a detailed outline of the course, so you will have the "notes" in advance. Each email includes a brief tip and a 6-12 minute audio/video segment to explain the concept in more detail.
 
 
Save $10 on All Our Online Courses!
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If you find you can't fit one of our in-person workshops into your busy schedule, take a look at the online learning courses we offer.

Subjects cover critical business skills such as:
  • using software applications such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
  • project management fundamentals
  • how to apply the methods of Six Sigma for total quality control
  • how to improve your supply chain
  • how to become a better manager
  • how to improve your site's search engine ranking
  • and many more subjects a business owner needs to know!
We know you are busy and that your business is facing unprecedented challenges. That is all the more reason to keep up your skills--and learn new ones.

All of our courses are entirely online. They are highly interactive, supported by a dedicated instructor. Each course is six weeks long and the format allows you to study at your own pace.

Courses are now affordably priced at just $89 each!

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