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Linkedin Stradegy and Features

Started by Jeff Schindler: Photographer. Last reply by Joseph L. McGugan Apr 26. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Thought I would share this article from the Business Insider"13 Things you never knew you could do with Linkedin:http://read.bi/JY2bsY Continue

Tags: Social, media, to, how, stradegy

Fairchild AFB, How Its Loss could affect the Local Economy.

Started by Joseph L. McGugan Apr 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I have included several links in this discussion, in regards to some purposed plans out by our local Air Force Base. These plans include to build a new casino slash events center. The damage this…Continue

Article on using body language to build Rappoort and Agreement

Started by Michael Lovas Apr 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Thanks Bill -I finally found it. To get a copy of my article on rapport and agreement see the attached PDF. MikeContinue

Tags: language, body, agreement, rapport

Have you wanted to write and publish a book... but not sure how to go about it?

Started by David McCauley. Last reply by Michael Lovas Apr 14. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Writers, consultants, entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives want to do just that.And with good reason....Getting published offers many benefits such as establishing yourself as a recognized…Continue

Hollywood Quality, Made in Spokane.

Started by Jeff Drew Apr 13. 0 Replies 1 Like

Fellow Entrepreneurs, I invite you to learn about one of our first productions:"Late Night Monster Show"http://goo.gl/YjPDqTagline"There's a story behind every…Continue

Do you have a bad logo? Don't miss the Logos Gone Bad contest...

Started by Amy Cox Apr 11. 0 Replies 2 Likes

How many of you have a logo that you just aren’t proud of, or perhaps you know of someone in a similar situation? Well, this contest may be right up your alley. Let’s face it… there are some UGLY…Continue

Tags: contest, logo, design, Bad, Gone

Why No Non-profit Blogs?

Started by Chuck Teegarden. Last reply by Chuck Teegarden Apr 10. 4 Replies 1 Like

I know that many of you sit on non-profit boards and are passionate about organizational outcomes. So I thought this information might be helpful, relative to taking advantage of the opportunities…Continue

Tags: media, social, blogging, non-profits

Business Psychology?

Started by Michael Lovas. Last reply by Michael Lovas Apr 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Think of this as: Inside the Mind of Business!For business owners and decision makers, the ability to use effective psychology can very easily mean the difference between success and failure. But,…Continue

Tags: psychology, marketing, business

Early Registration Ends March 31st!

Started by Brett Noyes Mar 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Early registration ends March 31st for Startup Weekend Spokane. Register now before it's to late. To register go to www.spokane.startupweekend.org Continue

IS YOUR BUSINESS SCALABLE?

Started by Margaret Croom Mar 16. 0 Replies 3 Likes

I was selected by NYU to attend their WE2 conference with 249 other women-owned businesses in the U.S. An overarching theme at WE2 was …Continue

Tags: huffington, arianna, scalability, rent, runway

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Comment by Randall Bishop yesterday: I am currently looking to work for and help your small business to succeed. Finding the right business fit is more important to me than the money. I have more than 20 plus years business experience in Spokane. I am not talking comm sales w/o a base, telemarketing, or pie in the sky ventures found on the internet. Its about helping you to protect your investment with solid practices, ideas and a "keeping it simple" mentality. You can call me at 509-228-8712 and ask for Randy. We can sincerely talk about what you are doing, where you want to go and if I can help.

Comment by Lane Guin on Saturday: In case you missed it Tom Sowa wrote a great article in the Spokesman Review which appeared on Thursday 5/10 regarding the "free" websites that are being promoted in our market currently. In case you missed it here's the link: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/may/10/web-developers-upset-with-free-site-offer/

Comment by Mark Pond on Friday: The data does look pretty heavily skewed to the west side of the state, Alicia. But then again, my data says that there are roughly 4x as many businesses with a west-side area code as there are with a 509 area code... Although I've not tried to start of business on the west side, my impression is that the concerns are roughly the same statewide.

Comment by Alicia Rae Levy on Friday: What do business owners think about this study: http://www.thumbtack.com/survey It looks like the information for the Washington portion was based out of Seattle. Do you think it's different for Spokane?

Comment by Joanne Wilkinson on May 8, 2012 at 12:45pm: Don't miss this fun event Wed. May 9 at Nectar Tasting Room! It's networking, wine, food and a chance to "Shine A Light!" on local foster youth! Listen to a couple of very inspiring youth tell their stories of life in the foster care system. Please come hang out and show your support as well as visit a few local businesses who will have vendor tables. Only $5.00! See ya there!

http://www.launchpadinw.com/events/shine-a-light

Comment by Heather J. Bennett on May 8, 2012 at 12:07pm: Cheers to our small businesses! http://www.greaterspokane.org/blog/2012/05/cheers-to-our-small-busi...

Comment by Karen Fournier on May 5, 2012 at 9:18am: http://www.launchpadinw.com/events/hearth-homes-celebration-of-mothers

Come see how we transform the lives of women and children!

MC: Kevin Parker Music: Mercy Seat

Deadline for tickets May 8th. Tickets available www.hearth-homes.org

Comment by Jim Birch on May 2, 2012 at 11:26am: If any of your are interested in being more connected and involved with your network on important events, then check out my new company www.myeventsmart.com

It's a free gifting service based on changes within your network. We make sure you know about important events so you can celebrate them for as little as $5. Check it out!

Comment by Jennifer Evans on April 26, 2012 at 3:57pm: Do you know someone under the age of 40 who is making an impact on our local business climate? Be sure to nominate them for Inland Business Catalyst Magazine's "20 Under 40" awards. Click here for more details about how to submit your nomination: http://www.launchpadinw.com/group/nextgenerationleaders/forum/topic...

Comment by Candess M. Campbell, PhD on April 13, 2012 at 12:32pm: Thanks for all the suggestions about how to mail this file. I do have Dropbox and will try this and ask for help if needed!