Happy Thanksgiving to my Home Biz Notes readers…from my home to yours. Even though you might celebrate at a different time, in a different country, take time to count your blessings and find thankfulness in your life and business.  As author, Debbie Macomber does, keep a gratitude journal and write in it every day…or even every week. 
This even could become part of your business in which your customers write down blessings they’re appreciative of. 

Today I received a large postcard from best selling author, Debbie Macomber…addressed to me and sent from Debbie’s office in Washington.  No, it didn’t have a personal note (although some in the past have been signed), but it announces Debbie’s books related to Christmas and those that would make great Christmas gifts.  One even is a recipe book.  Another is a children’s book, even though Debbie is renowned for her romance stories.
The card is colorful and eye-catching.  It gives me information, at a glance, of some of her books I wasn’t familiar.  Coincidentally, the card arrived shortly after Debbie’s monthly e-mail newsletter.
I …read more

Developing publicity for your home business, whether you’re a craftsperson, author, computer programmer, software designer, lawn service technician, landscape artist, illustrator, party planner or something entirely different can be a challenge.  One of the people I admire for her diverse methods of publicity and pleasing her readers is novelist Debbie Macomber.
With perseverence and good writing, she has become a top selling novelist.  Debbie also has kept up to date with her PR methods, yet has retained the friendliness and informality of the neighbor next door.  She has utilized a web site, blog, e-mail newsletters and postal newsletters to keep in …read more