Hey there, small business owners! It's fair season, and while it might be a bit last-minute this year, let's start planning ahead for next year. There are so many fairs, festivals, and summer flea markets in our area where you can promote your business. As a fellow small business owner, I love seeing businesses like yours thrive and become a part of our community. I've put together a list of websites that list vendor events in Minnesota and beyond to help you out. Let's use the rest of this season as motivation to have an even bigger success next year. Let's show our support for local small businesses and help them succeed! Minnesota County Fairs Guiding, educating, and informing county fairs https://www.mfcf.com/events Arts & Craft Shows In Minnesota Includes other states https://www.craftmasternews.com/minnesota.aspx Minnesota Festivals Includes other states https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/minnesota-festivals/ MN Listings Of Fairs & Fes...

  Let's Welcome Spring with a Vibrant Website Update! I’m always available to do updates that benefit you and your website needs. Generally, as time goes by, it is good to analyze your website content to fit your goals. In the tech world, websites generally have a lifespan of only about four years before they go stale. As your business grows and evolves, so should your website. Search engines give higher rankings for websites that are updated often, and website visitors also appreciate a website that has fresh new content. Do you have any new website additions or changes that needs attention? Or are you interested in a fresh new redesign?   If you want to learn more, click here for more ideas that may benefit you.   I want your website to be something that you can be proud of and will bring you success. If there is anything I can help you with, feel free to let me know! :)

  Don't Waste Time! Set up Automatic Facebook Posts and Make Your Life Easier! Did you know that completing similar tasks all at once saves you time in the long run? By opening links, planners, much less finding the motivation to do it, plus the distractions that send you down a rabbit hole, is better done in one setting than broken up into bite-sized chunks throughout the week or month. Think about it. If you had a tool in which you could schedule all your posts a year in advance, would take a lot of time, but if you do one every day, the getting started, booting up the necessary devices, photo management, and then having to brainstorm content every day. single. day. is a daunting plan. Not to mention all the days you don’t plan on being on your work devices on weekends and holidays. Commit to connecting with your customers or clients daily to keep reminding them that you're still around and available to provide them with products and services.   Ok, here’s the good part!...

  Email Signature Blocks     Guys! To make a good impression and show you mean business, make sure to polish up your email signature. It's a must-have for looking professional. Spending a little bit of time today will pay off later. Help your clients and customers out by providing easy access to all your important contact info, signature logo, and links to your website and social media profiles. It's the little things that count! Make your here! Email Signature Template Generator

Isn't it exciting to explore fresh strategies that help your business grow?   The Links & Resources page on the YDO website is also updated! Learn from others, explore opportunities, and use beneficial tools! Check out our Links & Resources page for a variety of inspiring ideas to help you reach your full potential. You'll find helpful topics like local services, business research, useful tools, and so much more! Click  here   to read more!  

  Hey there! Our Marketing Page has been updated with a bunch of fresh new ideas! There are so many things you can do to Self-Market Your Website! I strongly believe that “The more you put into your business, the more you will get out of it.” I have compiled a no-nonsense, practical list for non-techy people to market their own businesses with strategies that have either worked for me or in our local community. Your customers want to find you, you just need to show them where you are. The best marketing plans focus on your target customers through the channels they’re already using. Learn about what you can do to self-market your business here. https://yourdesignsonline.com/ plus/Self%20Marketing%20Your% 20Website.htm