Tag Archives: san luis obispo

Local Businesses Embrace Social Media in Tough Economy

Posted on July 26, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Christine Gorney Local businesses have started embracing social media to boost sales, increase traffic to their websites, and gain local and national recognition. According to Erik Qualman, author of the blog and book, Socialnomics, engaging in social media is … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Lost Credit Card.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by whizbangideas

Part 1 of an ongoing series called Cadet Chronicles. Follow the adventures of  Caitlyn Arigo, Whizbang’s Assistant Navigator. Oh My Gosh !!! I am so embarrassed! I’m not sure how I can face my co-workers tomorrow after a day like … Continue reading →

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Being Frank On City Branding

Posted on June 18, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer Have you heard? Paso Robles is “Authentic California.” Not sure exactly what this means. Is Paso home to a large Hispanic population from the days of the Mexican land grant, Rancho Paso de Robles? … Continue reading →

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“Wine and Whine” Event at Whizbang Headquarters

Posted on March 10, 2009 by ellencurtis

As wine label designers, marketers and genuine wine lovers, the Whizbang crew has been wine tasting every Wednesday and posting their findings on their wine blog. Whizbang decided to open up wine Wednesday to the public and had their first … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Blue Man Seen Downtown SLO and Cal Poly

Posted on February 19, 2009 by ellencurtis

SAN LUIS OBISPO – A mysterious figure has been seen in several locations in downtown San Luis Obispo and on Cal Poly’s campus that has many wondering who he is.  This 6 foot tall, blue colored, standing silhouette made of … Continue reading →

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Local Entrepreneur Holding Fashion Shoot in SLO

Posted on February 4, 2009 by ellencurtis

Rosies and Deborah Denker Photography are holding an open casting call February 5-18th for a professional photo shoot. Deborah Denker, a well-known photographer based in San Luis Obispo, is looking for local women to be featured on Rosies website and … Continue reading →

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Clever Ducks Named Microsoft Certified Partner and Small Business Specialist

Posted on December 15, 2008 by ellencurtis

Clever Ducks Computer Network Services has earned the status level of Microsoft Certified Partner, which identifies companies with Microsoft expertise and training to support Microsoft products. They also received additional recognition as Small Business Specialists, which recognizes their expertise in … Continue reading →

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Cal Poly Grad Turns Senior Project Into Business

Posted on November 12, 2008 by ellencurtis

Recent Cal Poly business graduate Jessica Gibbons, 23, turned her senior project into a reality and is now single-handedly running her own business, Hungry Student Catering. Jessica’s business idea occurred after her boss asked if she could help cater an … Continue reading →

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Pet Friendly Book Signing Downtown

Posted on October 24, 2008 by ellencurtis

In celebration of the release of her new book Pet-Friendly Moving, local author Marilyn L. Fidler, joined by the book’s designer Jimmy apRoberts, will be holding a book signing at West End Espresso & Tea in San Luis Obispo on … Continue reading →

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Starting your own business – Not as easy as you think

Posted on October 2, 2008 by ellencurtis

Local business entrepreneur Alan Lether shares with us the ups-and-down of starting his own business. “Be psychologically prepared to work hard,” advises Alan Lether to anyone thinking of starting their own business. “It’s not easy to make money… unless your … Continue reading →

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