Blue Ribbon Business Bits

Not convinced you need a website? Concerned that you don’t have the skills to set up your own? Think that it will cost too much? Pamela and Wendy give you down-to-earth insight into how easy it can be to set up and maintain your own website. After you listen to this podcast, please feel free to sign up for their free series: “Love Your Website” at http://...

Marcia Hancock tells us why it’s important to have a resume, even if we own our own business and aren’t necessarily “looking for a job.” She provides an overview of how to construct a resume and how to keep it current so that you are ready when opportunity knocks.

Nikki is a newcomer to horses and yet horses play a central role in the short film she has made as part of her MFA program at UCLA. Listen in to learn more about how the film helps to share the magic of horses with a broader audience, what she learned about the horse industry as she researched the horse industry and made the film, and how you can help this film get distributed. She also gives tips about how to use Indiegogo.com for a fundraising campaign.

Mandee shares how the entrepreneurial spirit emerged throughout her life. She also provides insight into using social media to your best advantage. Listen as she talks about how her entrepreneurial energy continues to grow and evolve as she forges an interesting and unique career path.

Join Nanette Levin as she talks about sharing your area of expertise through writing to develop another revenue stream. We talk about thinking about free vs paid content, tools and techniques, and more.

There are lots of ways we can improve ourselves, our performance and our business. NLP, or neuro-linguistic programming, is a method that has proven successful for many. Gary Diplock is a member of the Association for NLP and an affiliate member of the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences. He explains what NLP is, how someone can benefit from NLP, and how to find a practitioner.

Grooms are an essential part of the team for professional riders. There’s a lot to this career choice - from horse care, to tack, to competition rules and regulations. Liv Gude has groomed full-time and part-time for several Olympians and shares her insight into this specialized equine job.

Besty is a Professor and Extension Equine Specialist at the University of VT. She has been involved with organizing the educational events for Everything Equine Expo for several years. As a result of her work at UVM and Everything Equine Expo, she has great insight into horse industry trends. Listen is as she also shares great tips about how to make the most of a horse expo.

Tuuli talks about the essence of good design, how to reach an international audience, tips on branding and more.

Pat Harmon joins us again to provide tips and an insiders view into grant writing. Learn how to get started, where to look for grants, what guidelines to follow and much more.