Who knows what trends will affect small and rural communities in 2022 and beyond? Not many trends pieces cover rural places. These trends are specifically about rural and small towns. I’ve been following rural trends and writing about them since 2009. My trends reports have been commissioned or quoted by Main Street America, Emergent Research, the […]
Seth Godin looks at the loss of geographic advantage
Seth Godin took on the role of technology in changing the role of geography, in Sovereignty and the new world–the end of nations? Technology has allowed us to move both information and goods in ways that completely changed long established business patterns. In addition to the changes in communication, look at the changes in containerized […]
Website tips in the weekly roundup
Matt About Business Weekly Link Roundup Each week, I collect the 10 best posts that I’ve read and share them with you here. These posts focus on small business solutions or resources online (or both!). Enjoy! Matt Mansfield How The New Facebook “Places” Feature Can Be Used As A Marketing ToolLink: http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/11/25/how-the-new-facebook-places-feature-can-be-used-as-a-marketing-tool/My Take: Facebook expands […]
Mobile apps and video marketing in the Weekly Roundup
Matt About Business Weekly Link Roundup Each week, I collect the 10 best posts that I’ve read and share them with you here. These posts focus on small business solutions or resources online (or both!). Enjoy! Seven Ways to Engage Customers on Your WebsiteLink: http://www.pbsmartessentials.com/2011/07/seven-ways-to-engage-customers-on-your-website/My Take: Getting people to your site is only part of […]