Business Inspires Logo Did you know that the first website Laura ever made was paid for in bacon? Starburst Media accepts real money now, but starting your own business is a great way to collect odd anecdotes and, more importantly, useful professional experience. The Tri-Village Chamber of Commerce invited Laura on as the first guest of their new podcast to share some of those stories and tips from the past seven (!) years of running her own business. "Business Inspires" is a new monthly program from the TVCP that aims to provide small businesses with tools and resources while promoting regional business.

Small Business Social Media Columbus OhioSocial media is hard. At least, doing social media well for your small business is hard. Social media done well takes time, careful planning and daily listening and learning. Here is a list of links and quick tips to help you get your small business social media strategy up and running.

I was honored when my friend Carolyn asked me to help her bring her blog, Get It, Girl, to life. But when she asked if she could feature me as her first It Girl, I was absolutely floored. Thank you so much, Carolyn! I'm honored...

El-Be Social Marketing was a wonderful place for me to start my business; my nickname pre-marriage was LB, and it seemed like a safe name to start off this freelance adventure. I'm nearly four years into the world of daily WordPress, copy and social media...

I've failed miserably in 2013 at updating my business Facebook page. If I were my own client, I would have fired myself months ago; I will openly admit this. And while I know that I'm terrible at sharing news about my business, I don't know...

[caption id="attachment_1018" align="alignleft" width="400"] It's Instagram Official[/caption]I'm excited to announce that I am now a member of the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees! Last year I had a great time helping plan Grandview Digfest, and I'm looking forward to becoming more involved...

Here's my effort to hold myself accountable this year, one bullet point at a time. I have big hopes for what 2013 holds for me personally and for my business. Time for 2013 GOOOOOAAAALLLLLSSS! (A lot of soccer has been on in our house lately,...