Jim Strawn was the guest on the University of Charleston’s Innovation Podcast. Click here to listen to the podcast. The host is an Innovation Scholar and student, Eli Hughes. UC offers a unique opportunity for those who want an exceptional education in a smaller, private setting. They are Charleston’s University not just because the riverfront…
From: Motley Fool By: Anders Hjorth Run a small biz? Or an organization? Ever wonder if social media marketing is worth the time & effort? What really is the ROI? This article by Anders Hjorth is insightful. Check it out. Social media can empower small businesses and provide access to markets, clients, insights and…
The following is a Press Release from Mister Bee Potato Chips Parkersburg, W.Va. (March 10, 2021) – Lovers of Mister Bee Potato Chips can help the state’s only manufacturer of potato chips win this year’s annual FedEx Small Business Competition. Mary Anne Ketelsen, president of Mister Bee, threw her mascot’s top hat…
By: Jim Strawn, President of Jim Strawn & Company I will never forget Dr. Paul McArdle, professor of educaton at WV Wesleyan College, writing on the chalkboard in the fall of 1982. “CHANGE IS CONSTANT; IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT IS” it read. I have never forgotten that lesson. Still resonates, today more than…
Recommendations of your business are critical. They are a driving force to business growth. It is ‘word of mouth’ on steroids. Studies indicated that as a small business, you don’t need a huge advertising budget (you do need some) but recommendations from other reputable business and written documentation is a huge influence in business deals.…
PRESS RELEASE FROM AHMdigital. Charleston, WV…One of West Virginia’s newest tech companies, AHMdigital, is pleased to announce it has developed an online portal for connecting entrepreneurs with those who can render assistance on numerous levels. AHMdigital‘s Founder, Charleston attorney and entrepreneur Harry Bell, announced today, “After over 30 years of practicing law and also investing…
30 Things I Have Learned in My First 30 Months in Business Jim Strawn, President of Jim Strawn & Company JamesWStrawn@Gmail.com 304-541-4756 Well, I did it! I took the entrepreneurial plunge 30 months ago. Scared? Yep. Clueless? Absolutely. Cry and pray some? A lot. Glad I did it? No doubt. I now have 10…
Networking 101: And 201 Do you dread networking? Do you even know what networking really is? Do you need to change your perspective on networking? Want to get better at it? It seems lately I am getting lots of requests to meet. People are curious about networking and connecting to their community. Of course, I…