Comments for By the Bootstraps http://www.aakitunde.com/blog How small businesses handle the recession Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:17:44 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Recession Can’t Keep A Good Dog Down by | Acneguy http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/26/recession-cant-keep-a-good-dog-down/comment-page-1/#comment-107 | Acneguy Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:17:44 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=422#comment-107 I think we are also seeing some signs of recovery from the Economic Recession. Of course, we have no idea of how long it will take to completely recover, but some say it’s going to be longer than for the other recessions in decades. I also scanned an article yesterday that said business owners need a new set of tactics to do well during recovery. I think we are also seeing some signs of recovery from the Economic Recession. Of course, we have no idea of how long it will take to completely recover, but some say it’s going to be longer than for the other recessions in decades. I also scanned an article yesterday that said business owners need a new set of tactics to do well during recovery.

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]]> Comment on Eyes On Lincoln Square: Design Dance Chicago by By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Social Media and Small Businesses - How small businesses handle the recession http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/07/14/design-dance-recessio/comment-page-1/#comment-44 By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Social Media and Small Businesses - How small businesses handle the recession Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:02:29 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=102#comment-44 [...] customers find you: Traditional blogs are still helpful in getting the word out about your company. Design Dance Chicago began as a blog to get people’s attention, said owner Debra Guinta. Now it is used for class [...] [...] customers find you: Traditional blogs are still helpful in getting the word out about your company. Design Dance Chicago began as a blog to get people’s attention, said owner Debra Guinta. Now it is used for class [...]

]]> Comment on Profile: Foiled Again! by By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Video: What Goes Into Opening A Store? - How small businesses handle the recession http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/12/profile-foiled-again/comment-page-1/#comment-41 By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Video: What Goes Into Opening A Store? - How small businesses handle the recession Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:04:40 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=344#comment-41 [...] Once the door sign changes from “closed” to “open,” customers more or less have an idea of what goes on in the store. Sales associates or the owner themselves meet their needs, show them around the store and ring up their purchases. But what happens behind the scenes before a customer walks through the door? By the Bootsraps visited Peter Rios, executive chef and owner of Alliance Bakery in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood to find out. (What can we say? We have a sweet tooth. [...] [...] Once the door sign changes from “closed” to “open,” customers more or less have an idea of what goes on in the store. Sales associates or the owner themselves meet their needs, show them around the store and ring up their purchases. But what happens behind the scenes before a customer walks through the door? By the Bootsraps visited Peter Rios, executive chef and owner of Alliance Bakery in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood to find out. (What can we say? We have a sweet tooth. [...]

]]> Comment on Everyblock.com Picked Up by MSNBC.com by Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/17/everyblock-com-picked-up-by-msnbc/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:43:42 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=364#comment-40 [...] rainbow over the city currently @redeyechicago #chicagoEveryblock.com picked up by MSNBC.com, http://bit.ly/gsJWI. #chicago #everyblock #newsJust posted: "Frugal and Green Living in Chicago: Are your Eggs [...] [...] rainbow over the city currently @redeyechicago #chicagoEveryblock.com picked up by MSNBC.com, http://bit.ly/gsJWI. #chicago #everyblock #newsJust posted: "Frugal and Green Living in Chicago: Are your Eggs [...]

]]> Comment on Proposed Requirements Could Hurt Pedicab Business by Pops' Pedicabs http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/16/proposed-requirements-could-hurt-pedicab-business/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Pops' Pedicabs Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:49:01 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=361#comment-39 This seems to be a common theme in the evolution of pedicab regulation, the San Diego City Council has included similar language in a series of proposed amendments currently in Council. The proposed amendments were drafted more than a year and a half ago and include very specific instructions on the size, location and style of the rate card - right down to specifying minimum font size. Additionally the sign must be visible to passengers while seated in the pedicab. The company's trade name and phone number, as well as the city issued Pedicab Identification Number must be plainly visible on the pedicab, minimum letter size 2". There is no doubt that pedicab companies that rely on commercial advertising as their primary revenue stream will be seriously impacted by the proposed changes. In the San Diego market, the impetus for the changes are based in Consumer Protection (clearly posted rates) and Accountability (easy identification in the event of a consumer complaint). Dale Hill, Owner Pops' Pedicabs This seems to be a common theme in the evolution of pedicab regulation, the San Diego City Council has included similar language in a series of proposed amendments currently in Council. The proposed amendments were drafted more than a year and a half ago and include very specific instructions on the size, location and style of the rate card – right down to specifying minimum font size. Additionally the sign must be visible to passengers while seated in the pedicab. The company’s trade name and phone number, as well as the city issued Pedicab Identification Number must be plainly visible on the pedicab, minimum letter size 2″. There is no doubt that pedicab companies that rely on commercial advertising as their primary revenue stream will be seriously impacted by the proposed changes. In the San Diego market, the impetus for the changes are based in Consumer Protection (clearly posted rates) and Accountability (easy identification in the event of a consumer complaint).

Dale Hill, Owner
Pops’ Pedicabs

]]> Comment on Proposed Requirements Could Hurt Pedicab Business by Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/16/proposed-requirements-could-hurt-pedicab-business/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:40:47 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=361#comment-38 [...] pedicab business may hit a road bump, http://bit.ly/HL7sg. #chicago #business #transportationFirst timers, veterans pack lakefront for Air and Water Show [...] [...] pedicab business may hit a road bump, http://bit.ly/HL7sg. #chicago #business #transportationFirst timers, veterans pack lakefront for Air and Water Show [...]

]]> Comment on Customers in the Kitchen: Cooking Classes by Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/17/customers-in-the-kitchen-cooking-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Fresh From Twitter | A Chicago Blog Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:01:23 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=359#comment-37 [...] boy http://bit.ly/FTcx9n #chicagoCooking classes are all the rage for tons of area businesses, http://bit.ly/1DnUh #chicago #cooking #classes #small businessesRT @GOODENess357: "Im chilling on the corner 63rd [...] [...] boy http://bit.ly/FTcx9n #chicagoCooking classes are all the rage for tons of area businesses, http://bit.ly/1DnUh #chicago #cooking #classes #small businessesRT @GOODENess357: "Im chilling on the corner 63rd [...]

]]> Comment on Glossary by By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Profile: Foiled Again! - How small businesses handle the recession http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/glossary/comment-page-1/#comment-34 By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Profile: Foiled Again! - How small businesses handle the recession Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:17:18 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?page_id=60#comment-34 [...] Glossary [...] [...] Glossary [...]

]]> Comment on Six Questions with Mari Luangrath, owner of Foiled Cupcakes by By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Profile: Foiled Again! - How small businesses handle the recession http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/2009/08/09/six-qs-mari-luangrath/comment-page-1/#comment-33 By the Bootstraps » Blog Archive » Profile: Foiled Again! - How small businesses handle the recession Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:11:14 +0000 http://www.aakitunde.com/blog/?p=313#comment-33 [...] In an earlier post, By the Bootstraps spoke with Mari Luangrath, owner of Foiled Cupcakes, a cupcake delivery service based out of Naperville. Mari did a great job speaking to us about how her business has used social media to grow, but there’s more to Foiled Cupcakes than just Facebook and Twitter. [...] [...] In an earlier post, By the Bootstraps spoke with Mari Luangrath, owner of Foiled Cupcakes, a cupcake delivery service based out of Naperville. Mari did a great job speaking to us about how her business has used social media to grow, but there’s more to Foiled Cupcakes than just Facebook and Twitter. [...]

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