At the SBDITC, we meet with clients who want to start “green” businesses or convert their current practices to “green” ones. Green is a term that is thrown around a lot, so we thought it was worth exploring a more precise definition. Continue reading ‘What is “Green?”’
Archive for January, 2010
What is “Green?”
Published January 29, 2010 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: assistance, cooling, electricity, energy, green, green business, heating, help, management, marketing, micro movements, recycling, slow food
Why Starbucks Succeeds in Social Media
Published January 14, 2010 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business Leave a CommentTags: citd, guy kawasaki, marketing, sbdc, sbditc, small business, social media, social networking, starbucks
SBDITC staff liked this article we found on Guy Kawasaki’s blog about social networking for businesses. Specifically, its about why Starbucks is very successful as a social-media marketer. Click here to read more.
Staying positive and having a sense of humor is an important part of being a sane business owner. So once in a while, we would like to share fun internet items that we are enjoying during our breaks at the SBDC and CITD. This week: Bacon Today.
Bacon Today brings you the latest headlines and trends from the world of bacon. Do headlines like these sound interesting to you?
- Bacon Top 40
- Sometimes Its Okay Not to Eat Bacon
- Wake and Bacon
Then Bacon Today is the site for you. Check it out for a few giggles.
The Benefits of a Clean-Smelling Workplace
Published January 4, 2010 Uncategorized 2 CommentsTags: clean, customer service, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, sbditc, small business, smell, workplace
Here is an interesting reason to keep your business smelling clean. Our staff at the SBDC and CITD heard about this on Lifehacker: “We like the smell of a clean home or workplace as much as the next person, but a recent study shows people are consistently more fair and generous when introduced to the smell of a clean environment. Specifically those containing Windex.” Click here to read the details of how much people respond to this nasal cue.
