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Careers for the Future1 comment

startupnowus wrote 4 months ago: AZ Entrepreneurs August meeting was a panel discussion Arizona’s Economic Business Outlook 2009 and … more →

Tags: networking, Start-Up Now, Business, entrepreneur, Start Business, Start-up, Sun, startup assistance, new business

Even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat

smartypantscreative wrote 4 months ago: Psychology and human behavior fascinates me. Partly because I see it as directly pertaining to marke … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking, Behavior, Psychology, Shifts, Thoughts, create reality, Goals, goal-oriented, habitual behavior

From Kitty Hawk to Space Walks: A "Flying Lesson" for Business

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: “The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking, Branding, Marketing, and Design, Business, Small Business, limitations, Belief, Faith

Six Sigma Spirituality

startupnowus wrote 5 months ago: This week, we broke bread (actually shared rice – it was a strip mall Asian food place…) with a fasc … more →

Tags: Start-Up Now, Business, entrepreneur, Start-up, Sun, new business, Lean, Six Sigma, lean six sigma

Victory High School

startupnowus wrote 5 months ago: Start Up Now held a mixer today, July 15, 2009 at Victory High School (VHS) located at 1650 West Sou … more →

Tags: networking, Start-Up Now, entrepreneur, Start Business, Start-up, Sun, Team Building, Team Business, new business

Three Basic Recipes for a “Marketing Stew”

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: I’ve been designing brand image and marketing materials for over 20 years. I’ve prepared meals for m … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking, Branding, Marketing, and Design, Marketing, Brand, brand design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design

Content is STILL King on The Internet!

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: There’s lots of chatter on the Internet now about Web 2.0 (and even the rumblings about Web 3.0 now … more →

Tags: Branding, Marketing, and Design, Websites, Content, Website, web design, Web Content, keywords, relevant information

Looking for an ISP?

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: If you are looking for an Internet Service Provider to host your website, consider blacksun.ca I’ve … more →

Tags: Branding, Marketing, and Design, Brand, small town business, Website Hosting, Customer Service, isp

Website Tip for Small Rural Businesses: You get what you PAY FOR!

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: Oh, like this is anything new… Still, I find myself rolling my eyes when people start ‘bargain shopp … more →

Tags: Business, Brand, Design, Websites, Website tips, websit, Small Business, commodity, Price

Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: I have this saying drawn up in a little framed print, hanging on the wall of our camper. I put it th … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking, Business, Creativity, Rest and Relaxation, summer, Laptops, technology, Notebooks

Sneak Peek: Tip #1 from The Pocket Patti Guide to Websites and Online Marketing1 comment

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: I’m letting my blog readers have a peek at a tip from my ebook, on sale this summer. In this ebook, … more →

Tags: Marketing, technology, Brand, Design, Websites, HOW TO?, Tips, Content

Are small town, rural and remote businesses more challenged with websites?

smartypantscreative wrote 5 months ago: When you live in an urban centre, there never seems to be an end to the availability of website expe … more →

Tags: Business, Marketing, technology, small town business, rural business, remote business, Websites, Providers, eBook

What is stopping you?

startupnowus wrote 5 months ago: Sonia and I had an interesting conversation today with a seasoned executive and entrepreneur; we wer … more →

Tags: networking, Start-Up Now, entrepreneur, Start Business, Start-up, Sun, Team Building, new business

National Association for Black Veterans1 comment

startupnowus wrote 5 months ago: Jim and Sonia Graham of Start Up Now were honored to be invited to the National Association for Blac … more →

Tags: networking

Are missed details spelling disaster for your brand?

smartypantscreative wrote 6 months ago: There are more than a few things that annoy the heck out of me in this world of design and marketing … more →

Tags: technology, Brand, Design, spelling, typos, colour, COLOR, stationery, spellcheck

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

smartypantscreative wrote 6 months ago: When it comes to marketing, you truly can predict the future. At least, you should be able to make a … more →

Tags: Marketing, Planning, Future, Business objectives

“Chance favours the prepared mind.” – Louis Pasteur

smartypantscreative wrote 6 months ago: I’m a bibliophile. As we prepare to finish the basement of our house in the coming months, I already … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking, Business, Preparation, Books, Reading, Observation, Learning

Courage is grace under fire.

smartypantscreative wrote 6 months ago: One of my friends and mentors, Kim Duke (The Sales Diva), is always quick to share tidbits of wisdom … more →

Tags: Business, business ethics, collaboration vs. competition

There's more to doing good business than the money.

smartypantscreative wrote 6 months ago: The other day I saw an opportunity to share a life lesson with my son. I said: “If you’r … more →

Tags: Creativity, Small Business, Money, Motivation, Inspiration, Passion


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