Black Friday vs. Small Business Saturday

With all of the hullabaloo over Black Friday and stores like Target and Walmart beginning the sales on Thursday rather than waiting until the wee hours of Friday morning as in years past, here’s a thought… don’t wait for Small Business Saturday to support your local small businesses. Instead of doing the bulk of your spending at big box stores, pledge to do your “Black Friday” shopping at locally owned small businesses. At least 60% of every dollar you spend locally stays local! Support your community businesses… they are the backbone of our economy and helping them helps you in the long run!

High-key head shots at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce (1 day promotion)

High-key head shot promotion through the Brighton Chamber of CommerceI am excited to offer Brighton business owners and professionals a one-day special promotional price for high-key head shots. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, in the Small Business Assistance Center in the Brighton Chamber of Commerce offices located at 1850 Egbert St., Ste. 140, Brighton, CO 80601.

$50 chamber members or $65 non-chamber members

Includes basic blemish touch-up, high resolution and web-optimized final images delivered on CD.

High-key professional head shots are ideal for business cards and marketing materials and help you put your best face forward for your business endeavors.

  • Maximize space for your message or contact info
  • No distracting background

Scheduling a time slot is highly recommended and can be done by calling or emailing me directly using the convenient contact form.

Notable Paradigm Shifts for Socially Engaged Companies

I just read a great blog article from Soren Gordhamer, the organizer of the Wisdom 2.0 Conference, about the paradigm shifts of socially engaged companies. He talks about companies throwing out the old top-down models where employees are simply cogs in a system to implement new business models that emphasize connection, collaboration, and innovation. In these new models, employees feel engaged, and that engagement is driving significant benefits for all involved, including notable growth in operating income and earnings per share. He also talks about the significantly converse affects for businesses with low levels of engagement. Read the full article 5 New Paradigms for a Socially Engaged Company.