How much is your local store worth?
I was at a bookstore this weekend determined to buy a specific book. I had already gone online to check the price and whether shipping was free. The bookstore had the book I wanted and, after reviewing it, I decided to purchase it.
Now I had to make a decision. Buy the book at the store or order online. The bookstore price was $5 more than the online, free shipping price. What did that extra $5 buy? Convenience? Personal service? Atmosphere? The ability to preview a book? When I really thought about it, it took about 5 minutes to figure out that it was worth more than $5 to support my local bookstore.
When faced with a similar decision, take a moment and ask yourself what it is worth to you.
Buy local!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Business Success
Don't miss an opportunity for a full day of good business advice presented by the SBDC in Olympia and other sponsors!
The event, Small Business Conference--South Sound Success, is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at South Puget Sound Community College, Hawks Prairie Campus: 1401 Marvin Road NE, Lacey, WA. Cost is $55. Click here to register.
If you are a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur in any stage of development, you will get something out of this program.
For more information: Call Tiffany Scroggs, 360-754-6320 or e-mail tscroggs@thurstonedc.com.
The event, Small Business Conference--South Sound Success, is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at South Puget Sound Community College, Hawks Prairie Campus: 1401 Marvin Road NE, Lacey, WA. Cost is $55. Click here to register.
If you are a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur in any stage of development, you will get something out of this program.
For more information: Call Tiffany Scroggs, 360-754-6320 or e-mail tscroggs@thurstonedc.com.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Strategic Planning
Buying Commercial Property
On Thursday morning, Oct. 22nd, Lori Milton, Evergreen Community Development, will be one of four facilitators at Clark College presenting a session of the Commercial Property 101 Series.
Lori sent this note: "The Commercial Property 101 Ownership Series which began Thursday, September 24 at Clark College , Vancouver, WA, continues Thursday, October 22. If you would like to own your Commercial Property vs leasing, 2009 is the year to lay the groundwork. Find out how much wealth you are building for your landlord by leasing, what the real story is on finding a lender, and how the SBA has ramped up the 504 program to help smaller companies."
On Thursday morning, Oct. 22nd, Lori Milton, Evergreen Community Development, will be one of four facilitators at Clark College presenting a session of the Commercial Property 101 Series.
Lori sent this note: "The Commercial Property 101 Ownership Series which began Thursday, September 24 at Clark College , Vancouver, WA, continues Thursday, October 22. If you would like to own your Commercial Property vs leasing, 2009 is the year to lay the groundwork. Find out how much wealth you are building for your landlord by leasing, what the real story is on finding a lender, and how the SBA has ramped up the 504 program to help smaller companies."
Friday, October 2, 2009
Business Planning
The Columbia River Economic Development Council and other sponsors are hosting a conference to assist businesses with planning. Check it out!
Action Plans for Pacific Northwest Companies
Special Event Sponsor: iQ Credit Union
Speaker Sponsors: RSV Building Solutions, Vistage
Community Partners: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Event Details
Location: Hilton Vancouver Convention Center
Date: Monday, October 12, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Registration: $50 individual, $450 table of 10
Farm-to-Table Breakfast Included
Go to the Columbia River Economic Development Center's website for more details.
Action Plans for Pacific Northwest Companies
Special Event Sponsor: iQ Credit Union
Speaker Sponsors: RSV Building Solutions, Vistage
Community Partners: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Event Details
Location: Hilton Vancouver Convention Center
Date: Monday, October 12, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Registration: $50 individual, $450 table of 10
Farm-to-Table Breakfast Included
Go to the Columbia River Economic Development Center's website for more details.
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