If you are new to the world of Twitter, it can be very confusing. I started several months ago using the tool and learning about how to use it effectively. I'm still learning. Here are a couple of links that will get you started learning how it works, how to use it (and not to use it), and understanding how it can be used for your small business.

The beginner's guide to Twitter

A user's guide to Twittering

Twitter for Business

Here's my personal collection of bookmarks for all things Twitter.

That will get you started on your way to using Twitter as a tool for your small business.

I remember a good friend of mine years ago explaining the difference between a bear market and a bull market. When a bear swats you, he swings down to knock you to the ground. A bull charges you and horns you and tosses you up. Well, many big businesses are struggling in the bear market right now. Small businesses have many possibilities right now. Being more nimble, although cash flow might be limited, we can look at the problems as opportunities. Opportunities for innovation and meeting market needs by looking to the various niche areas that we serve.

It is true that it is not easy. But if you buy into the continued negativity of the business news, you are sure to miss those opportunities. I expected the same for our business and cash flow can be trying.

I was pleased early this year by having several international inquiries. We have fulfilled orders from Hungary, Canada as well as Puerto Rico (I know it is the US). We also have shipped samples to Israel and Brazil and have an a couple of inquiries from Africa (no not Nigeria, although we do get requests to transfer funds for them.)

So we remain optimistic that we will continue to grow the custom color changing t-shirt and other custom color change product market both in the United States and internationally.

Hopefully, as a small business, you are keeping in close contact with current customers, future opportunities and that pesky cash flow.

Shane

I've been quite the slacker with the blog lately. I've got half a page of blog notes, but just haven't taken the time to post. It's been a busy start to 2009. We wrapped up a large order of embroidered towels and tote bags for our client Kal Tire in Canada. We had a great time serving them and getting everything to our expectations so we could exceed theirs.

We shipped 1600 lbs of towels and tote bags to Hawaii for their event.

Here are a few pictures of the final product and the boxes on the pallets.






Shane