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.

Since I've moved to Columbus I've been most amazed by the desire that everyone seems to have to make this city great. It sounds cheesy, but everyone really seems to pull together to help each other. I've been bombarded with new connections on LinkedIn and...

So, every day I preach to my clients how important it is to keep their websites updated, their Facebook information accurate and fresh and their blog new. I explain the importance of updating fans and potential clients, and for a handful of them, I write...