Small Business Bonfire

Emily Suess's Blog – December 2011 Archive (4)

Platform Building: What Works for Authors Works for Small Business Owners

Fridays are reserved for guest posts on my blog, Suess's Pieces, and today is no exception. Today Becky Green Aaronson, a freelance writer from Santa Barbara, offers other writers and authors tips on building a successful platform through blogging and…

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Added by Emily Suess on December 16, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Doing the Small Business Facepalm

I had a frustrating small business experience this week that I thought might be a great opportunity for discussion here--or at the very least a reminder to us all to pay a little closer to attention to our customers during this busy season. I'd love to hear back from the group if you have opinions about how this…

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Added by Emily Suess on December 7, 2011 at 8:00am — 22 Comments

12 Ways of Giving

I'm on the second day of my 12 Ways to Give series over at Suess's Pieces, and today's charity puts the spotlight on helping our fellow entrepreneurs facing poverty -- particularly those in developing countries -- through optional lending. Can you guess which charity I'm talking about?…

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Added by Emily Suess on December 6, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments

12 Days of Giving

I've started a new series on my blog, Suess's Pieces that will be published over the next 12 days.

In light of the approaching holidays, I'm highlighting ways we can all give back. If you have feedback on any of the charities listed in the next couple of weeks, please leave your comments. Also, on the…

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Added by Emily Suess on December 5, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments