Archive for June, 2010
Does Your Business Need a Trademark or Copyright?
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
What is your most valuable business asset? Many business owners would argue that it is their good name or brand. It is the essence of how they operate, how they care for their clients or customers and how they build future business opportunities. It is what sets them apart from the competition and allows someone [...]
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Precision Patterns: Patterned for Success
Issue: June 2010 by Amanda Sullivan.
If you ask most children what they want to be when they grow up, you might hear a wide variety of responses from a doctor, fireman, ballerina, teacher or lawyer. What you are unlikely to hear, however, is what Barry Simpson, owner of Precision Patterns, Inc. in Lynchburg, dreamt of since he was a little [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: June 2010
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
Type the word “success” into a search engine and you’re instantly flooded with about 345 million results. From blog posts and online courses to quotes and tips—you name it, it’s out there and in varying forms. Just like there are different ways to teach success, there are different ways to define it. Many of us [...]
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Health Care Reform: What Does it Really Mean for Business Owners?
Issue: June 2010 by Carrie Williams.
Health is defined as “the condition of being sound in body, mind and spirit.” It is arguably the most significant and essential facet of our lives. Because of this, we are constantly seeking ways to become savvier in terms of the different ways we maintain our health. With that said, little is more important than [...]
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Bedford Adult Day Center
Issue: June 2010 by Julie Snowman.
Those who have cared for an elderly parent or adult loved one know that round-the-clock care is truly a labor of love— one that can create a difficult situation when it comes to also working a full-time job, caring for a family, or simply taking a much-needed break. It’s a struggle that the Bedford Adult [...]
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Grayson Ferguson Woodworking: Just Like the Old Boys
Issue: June 2010 by Megan Norcross.
How many times have you walked into an antique or thrift store and spotted an armoire that is crafted with the utmost perfection? The intricacy of the detailed carvings coupled with the durability of its craftsmanship establish a sense of nostalgia—perhaps of a time long past when the work of one’s hand was revered, or [...]
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Research: Ages 45-55
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
Each month, LB polls local people for results you can use in decision making for your business. For this issue, we polled 20 persons at random, ages 45 to 55. 85% are married. 90% have children. 100% own their home. 90% exercise 0-5 hours per week. What is your highest level of education completed? 35% [...]
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Hidden Marketing Opportunities
Issue: June 2010 by David Norcross.
Within the confines of every business, there are hidden marketing opportunities that exist. When I speak of opportunities, I am referring to assets that will help your business reach the next level. Typically, once uncovered, these hidden assets provide immediate growth in a short period of time and cost very little money. By now you [...]
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Own a Business? Put a Retirement Plan in Place
Issue: June 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
If you own a small business, you have a lot to think about: sales, expenses, marketing, cash flow, competition—the list goes on and on. However, by spending so much time on the issues of today, you may overlook the concerns of tomorrow. That’s why, if you haven’t already done so, you need to choose a [...]
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EcoFriendly Foods
Issue: June 2010 by Megan Norcross.
Imagine being locked in a small, dark room for your entire adolescent life, completely isolated from your mother. If this were to happen to a child, law enforcement would intervene, news stations would swarm the scene and consequences would be had. However, situations like these do occur within the meat and poultry industry that makes [...]
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