Welcome. If you are here, you probably own or manage a small business or are thinking about starting one. You undoubtedly have lots of questions about what to do and when to do it. The Johnson County Public Library can help.
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We have partnered with the Johnson County Development Corporation, the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Greenwood Chamber, Discover Downtown Franklin and the City of Franklin to provide you helpful hints on owning and managing an entrepreneurial project. Each partner has lots of resources - most of them free - to help you become successful.
We have put our Bright Ideas for Business blog posts into a convenient eBook. Keep it as a resource or share it with colleagues and friends.
This eBook was compiled by the Johnson County Public Library staff as another service to help you grow your business.
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The Prescription for Injecting Personality into Your Blog
Posted by: eff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Monday, October 17, 2016
My doctor is a great doctor. Saves lives. Heals people. Smart. Vastly experienced. Innately concerned...
5 Common Elements of a Winning Game Plan
Posted by: eff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Take a close look at those NFL coaches on a Sunday afternoon.See that clipboard they are carrying? Ever...
Does Your Tagline Percolate With Customers?
Posted by: on [[date]] Wednesday, August 10, 2016
What better place to spend a family vacation than “The Happiest Place on Earth”?What better way to enjoy...
How to Conduct a Purposeful Meeting
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Friday, January 22, 2016
All in favor of canceling today's meeting, signify by saying: "Aye!"Wasteful meetings happen more than...
What To Do When Told "No Thank You"
Posted by: on [[date]] Friday, December 4, 2015
Be honest. Admit it.Being told "No thanks" by a prospective client or customer is hard. The rejection...
Get Your Paperwork In Order Before Starting Your Business
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, September 2, 2015
You have a great idea hatched while sitting on your deck and enjoying your favorite adult beverage. You...
Where To Follow The Business Of Politics In Johnson County
Posted by: Monica Harvey, Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Forget Trump's testy tweets, Hillary's emails hosted in a closet and that 14-year-old candidate Deez...
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Get Sued By Employees
Posted by: Monica Harvey, Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, August 20, 2015
When asked how a small business can avoid getting sued, attorney Mitzi Martin of Franklin says: "You'd...
Type Of Website Depends On Your Tech Skill, Need, Budget
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Friday, August 14, 2015
Yes, you can have your best friend’s cousin’s brother build your business website.In fact, your sister-in-law’s...
Where To Meet A Client in Johnson County
Posted by: eff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Space - the final frontier of closing the deal for entrepreneurs.GoTo Meeting allows us to virtually...
Office Space at Home is Deductible, Dog Beds are Not
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Dear IRS: I work from home, and my dogs like to hang out in my office. I recently bought a new (and rather...
Do A Midyear Checkup On Your Small Business
Posted by: Mike Crumbo for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Can you believe it? We are half way through the year! What a great time to look at that business plan...
5 Marketing Mistakes When Starting Your Business
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, July 16, 2015
You set up shop, thanks to help from a bank. You hang a sign that announces you are open for business....
Connect Culturally In The Small World Of Business
Posted by: Monica Harvey, Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, July 8, 2015
It's a small world when doing business in Johnson County. Many companies such as NSK, Endress + Hauser,...
Be A Big Show Off In Your Store
Posted by: Jennifer Baltz, Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, June 24, 2015
If you want to be successful in the world of retail, you have to stand out.Competition for sales with...
Tips For Working From Home Sweet Home
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, June 18, 2015
There's no place like home - even in business.There are advantages of working in a home office - such...
Get Your Business Connected Through Social Media
Posted by: Monica Harvey, Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, June 11, 2015
News travels fast and everybody wants to know what hot topics are trending right now. Many people turn...
Mind Your Manners When Mixing Food, Business
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, June 4, 2015
When heading out for a morning client meeting, I jokingly tell my wife: “I am going to my southern branch...
Smart Apps For Your Smart Phone
Posted by: Davin Kolderup, JCPL Virtual Branch Manager on [[date]] Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The mobile device explosion - smartphones and tablets, Apple and Android - promises to be as profound...
Mac or PC? Depends On Your Needs
Posted by: Davin Kolderup, JCPL Virtual Branch Manager on [[date]] Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Beatles vs. Stones. Coke vs. Pepsi. Cubs vs. Cardinals.Throughout recent history there have been many...
You Can't Pick Apples From Behind Your Desk
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Friday, May 15, 2015
Imagine if Johnny Appleseed tried to do his magic while sitting behind a desk all day.You cannot succeed...
Idea, Initiative, Business Plan...and Money
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Thursday, May 14, 2015
You gotta have heart.But to start and sustain a small business, you gotta have cash, too.Entrepreneurs...
Don't Let a Hot Lead Grow Cold
Posted by: Britney Clapp for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Wednesday, April 29, 2015
As a small business owner, your priorities are to grow your company and to increase your profit all within...
How to Run (And Participate In) Virtual Meetings
Posted by: Michael Reynolds, President and CEO, SpinWeb on [[date]] Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Today's Bright Ideas for Business blog is provided to us by Michael Reynolds, President and CEO of SpinWeb,...
Here Are Your First Entrepreneurial Swimming Lessons
Posted by: Jeff Owen for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Monday, April 6, 2015
Are you standing at the edge of the entrepreneurial pool and wanting to dive in?The waters of starting...
LLC or LLP - Which One When Starting Your Business?
Posted by: Britney Clapp for the Johnson County Public Library on [[date]] Saturday, April 4, 2015
You have your million-dollar business idea, and you’re ready to take the leap into the world of entrepreneurship.You’ve...