http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:01:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en President Obama today released his $3.8 trillion FY11 federal budget proposal with $17 billion in Small Business Administration 7(a) loan guarantees to help business owners increase access to capital.   We will continue, for example, to do what it takes to create jobs.  That's reflected in my budget; it's essential,” Obama said ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/what-president-obamas-tax-bill-means-for-small-business/ I know what you're thinking...   You're a small business owner.  You work all of the time and aren't nearly as much fun as you used to be.     Your business seems to have more valleys than peaks and it's becoming more and more difficult to remember why you thought this was going to be a good ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/what-does-a-hardworking-underpaid-entrepreneur-have-to-be-thankful-for/   I spent most of last week at the annual conference of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).   While I'm not a member yet, I had a ball! And, more importantly, my attendance provided a remarkable opportunity to hang out with members of one of my major markets -- seniors.  As ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/hanging-out-with-my-market/   If you're...   -  strapped for time and money -  in need of practical advice to grow your business -  ready to do more and make more      ... I have information you need to know.    I encourage you to attend the "How To" Conference for Small, Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses.   Scheduled for October 28, ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/how-to-conference-for-small-minority-and-disadvantaged-businesses/   Earlier this week I attended an event that featured Bill Glazer of Glazer-Kennedy Insider Circle as a speaker and, boy, am I glad I did!   Mr. Glazer is one of the most successful marketing gurus in the world.  He's teamed with the legendary Dan Kennedy to provide advice to small businesses ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/how-outrageous-can-you-get/   I just ran across a press release announcing a free webinar that promises to provide small business people with the basic writing skills necessary for getting your written messages across.   Titled "Writing it Right -- Why the Words and Format Matter in Business," this event will be held on Wednesday, August 5 ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/free-webinar-offers-writing-tips-to-small-business-owners/   Regardless of what you thought of him, you have to admit that Michael Jackson was a powerful figure.  The influence he had on our music, our culture, our country, and our world was simply amazing.   And while the media is enthralled with his personal life (and so was I for the first few ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/what-michael-jackson-taught-me-about-minding-my-own-business/   If your small business is struggling due to today's economy, you may be in for a pleasant surprise...   The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that starting on June 15, the SBA will start guaranteeing America's Recovery Capital loans.   Commonly referred to as "ARC" loans, these are deferred-payment loans made available to established, for-profit small ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/new-money-available-for-small-businesses/   Raise your hand if you're on Twitter.   My hand is raised.   I must admit that when I first heard about Twitter I thought it was the silliest thing ever.  "Who in the world has time to deal with such a thing?" I thought.  "And why do I care what others are doing ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/are-your-twittering/     I am loving this woman and her newly-found fame!   I'm sure you recognize her, who doesn't know her these days?  This is a picture of Susan Boyle, the woman who wowed the world on Britain's version of "America's Got Talent" just a few days ago.  In a matter of hours, this humble woman ... http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/3-business-lessons-from-susan-boyle/