As we build our business and assist those new owners in various small towns throughout the US, we will provide additional networking resources to utilize in the process.

Please remember that as a new start up business, we will all learn from each other. That will become part of our mantra as we move forward. There is more to life than climbing the corporate ladder; a good thing for some but not for most, including yours truly.

One of the biggest things to take shape and grow is the 3/50 Project, the organization founded by Cinda Baxter. On her website she states based on research and statistics, that if half the employed population spent $50 each month at a locally owned it would generate more than 42.6 billion in revenue...*

Please don't misconstrue my (our) intentions, it is not that big business is bad, quite the contrary, it is good - very good! Big businesses can go to the banks and based on their cash flow can get money to stay afloat, the corner gift shop or bookstore cannot do this so easily. In good times, things are a little different; in tough times, lets keep the money at home where small business and our residents need it most. Help us now...

There are more fascinating details on her website, please visit her website now read what else she has to say and help out. Better yet, look for our huge envelope; pick 3 coupons and start there. Be sure to tell the owner, you heard about the 50/3 Project and you are doing your part to help them help our local economy; thank you.

PS: if you own a small business, you can help me to grow as well! Call me and sign up to have your compelling coupon offer mailed in our next envelope to new to town movers in our target market.