http://beachdog.com/blog Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:11:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/11/11/keleighs-fave-calvin-hobbes-cartoons/ This web development project, headed up by Karl, was a great example of taking an existing site and bringing it into the new era of what works.  The internet changes so quickly, both in terms of what 'toys' are available to a site owner to make their site attractive, functional, ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/11/06/holtermann-associates/ If you live in Pacific County, Washington, and don't know about this group, you're going to be so happy you read this! Sunday Afteroon Live was originally founded to give senior residents quality musical entertainment during the fall and winter months.  Venues changed until the group grew and adopted the Raymond ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/11/03/sunday-afternoon-live/ Introducing the new Independent-Books.com! Gayle Borchard has years of experience in the book industry and has taken her expertise online. She now offers online just shy of 10,000 books, as well as appraisal and research services to book collectors around the world. Gayle wanted a clean look that was easy to navigate ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/11/01/independent-books/ http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/10/31/happy-halloween/ We had so much fun recently, working with Cheri and Charlie Diehl as they launched their new real estate brokerage, Discovery Coast Real Estate.  Charlie came up with the logo concept and did all the prelminary design work.  We started by digitizing Charlie's design and converting it to a few ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/10/22/discovery-coast-real-estate/ We're starting to hear the buzz: "I can't afford to advertise this year." "The economy is tough." "It was a rough season." Boy, do we feel the fear and pain of these small business owners.  Owning your own business is one of the hardest jobs out there.  You're chief cook and bottle washer, jack ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/10/05/why-businesses-should-increase-marketing-efforts-in-tough-times/ We can't say enough good things about the Small Business Management Program at Clatsop Community College.  Keith and Keleigh went through the 3-year program and have been in the alumni class for as long.  Not only is it a wonderful program for folks new to running their own business, it ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/09/28/small-business-managment/ Thanks Karl, you are wonderful and fast!!! Sharon - World Kite Museum http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/09/21/karl-is-starting-a-fan-club-of-his-own/ One last note, I can't say enough good things about Sabrina. She's been incredibly patient with this newsletter process, never makes me feel stupid (I do enough of that myself), is very very quick to respond to my email requests for help and always so cheerful and positive. ... http://beachdog.com/blog/2008/09/21/sabrina-has-a-fan-club/