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2 SEPTEMBER 2015
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15 business solutions
When opportunity knocks, how do you respond? Do you
hesitate because of the unknowns, or do you confidently open the door? In this
issue of Business Solutions, we take a look at several challenges that can turn
into opportunities if you let them.
First, on page 3, learn how to Optimize Your Website for Mobile Devices and
why it’s so important. With Google’s new search algorithm, your site could actually
be ranked lower if it’s not mobile optimized. On the positive side, creating a mobile-
friendly website is great for business.
The Business Spotlight on pages 4 and 5 features LeadingAge Kansas, an association
of 160 not-for-profit aging services providers dedicated to serving the needs of aging
Kansans. Major changes are taking place in the healthcare industry, and LeadingAge
Kansas is helping their members navigate them and come out stronger in the end.
On page 6, we encourage you to Stop Making Excuses and Start Blogging. We
know you’re thinking, “I don’t have time!” But, when you learn about the benefits
of blogging, you may be convinced to find the time.
Finally, on page 7, I share the Lessons in Rural Technology that I learned in a recent
effort to get to know our rural customers better. Agriculture will need to grow in the
coming decades to meet the food demands of a booming population, and BVTC will
be right there to help them meet this challenge.
What are your current challenges? Consider thinking of ways to turn them into
opportunities. Then, let us know how we can help.
Sincerely,
Brian Thomason
General Manager/CEO
Blue Valley Tele-Communications /Networks Plus
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