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Build better lines of communication with employees through listening and feedback
Published on May 31, 2013
Employers aim to protect the substantial investments they make in employee development, but this can be undone if they do not accept employee feedback. -
Increase seasonal business by using the right marketing tools
Published on May 7, 2013
With summer just around the corner most tourism-related businesses have already determined where to spend their summer marketing dollars. If still undecided it is important to develop a marketing plan and find the right tools for your business. -
To tweet or not to tweet: What is Twitter and why should business owners care?
Published on May 5, 2013
Before you can decide if Twitter the right strategy for your business, you must first understand the basics of the popular social networking service. -
To tweet or not to tweet: How to use Twitter successfully from the start
Published on May 5, 2013
If you’ve decided Twitter is right for you as a method for promoting your business, you next need to get tweeting. Here are some tips on getting started. -
To tweet or not to tweet: Why is Twitter so popular?
Published on May 5, 2013
Understand why Twitter is used by millions is key to using Twitter successfully. You must assess whether Twitter is the right social media tool for your business, farm or farmers market to reach out to customers and community. -
How to become a better presenter: Part 1
Published on May 4, 2013
Send your audience away with a positive impression, not a sense of survival. -
How to become a better presenter: Part 2
Published on May 4, 2013
Being a better presenter is easier than you think. -
Consumers are creating demand for groceries from non-traditional retail sources
Published on May 1, 2013
From tech-savvy millennials to seniors, more people are seeking new and convenient ways to buy their food. -
Safety awareness for your agricultural employees: Part 1
Published on April 30, 2013
Workplace safety is of particular concern in more hazardous occupations such as agriculture. To ensure their workforce stays safe around the clock, employers are looking at safety programs that extend beyond the workplace. -
Scope, scale and the start-up urban farmer
Published on April 27, 2013
Can an urban farm generate enough income to be financially sustainable?