RCC Among Businesses to Welcome New Deal...

RCC’s own Joe Coleman was among dozens of local residents and businessmen to welcome Bill Cole to Ashland this past Thursday. The West Virginia native cut the ribbon for the new Bill Cole Automall that will be located on Winchester Avenue. “In my family alone, we have three Hondas and one Nissan,” said Joe Coleman of River Cities Courier. “I am glad to see them here in Ashland. Two of those cars still are under warranty.” For the full story, click...

5 Ways You Can Make Money From Blogging...

When it comes to making money on the Internet, one of the best ways to create an income is to monetize your blog. If you already have a blog that you have created and that has traffic, it will likely be even easier as you already have a customer base to start with. Pay Per Click There are different programs out there where you get paid when someone clicks on a link.  One such program is Google Adsense, which can easily be added to any blog out there.  You can have it display text ads, banner ads or a combination of these methods.  You can also change...

Creating Your Target Strategy...

As a recovering entrepreneur (you never really get it out of your system, do you?), I have built and managed businesses in several sectors of various sizes and configurations. Regardless of whether my company is composed of just little, old me or me and couple dozen of my closest friends, my management strategies and tactics remain largely the same. Some of these I have learned in the School of Hard Knocks and some I have picked up from business school. Both are relevant to my small business philosophy in some pretty significant ways. What is Your...

5 Tips for Using the iPhone for Business...

The Apple iPhone, one of the hottest smartphones on the market, has become an important tool for keeping mobile workers productive while providing freedom and flexibility away from the office. Many mobile workers are leaving their laptops behind and conducting business right from the palm of their hand. Here are some tips that can help you get the job done with an iPhone: Sync regularly. Think about every time you add a contact or an appointment to your iPhone. What if you lost that information? Syncing to your computer regularly can ensure that your...

Five Tips to Get Banks to Show You the M...

Although it’s not easy for entrepreneurs to get loans these days, they remain a driving force in the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), there are approximately 24 million small businesses in this country and they create 65 percent of new jobs. Sooner or later, many small businesses need loans. To increase your chances of securing a loan, put yourself on the other side of the desk for a moment. Fortunately, financing is still available, even during these challenging economic times. Here are a few tips for small...

Ten Ways to Go Green at the Office...

When thinking about ways to reduce your environmental footprint, a great place to start being “green” may be the office, whether at home or at work. From paper and printers to lights and furniture, there are many ways to make a difference. Going green can be easy and it can become part of your daily routine. There is a wide selection of products that incorporate environmental features, such as recycled content, environmental certifications and environmentally friendly designs to help you go green. Here are 10 easy and affordable ways to reduce...