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Volume 4 Issue 12

Serving the Inland Empire Communities

February 2015

LIFT UP OUR VOICES AND SHOUT UNITY

By Ethel Martin-Miller

On January 19, 2015, I attended the 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast & Tribute, held at The Double Tree Hotel in the city of Ontario. I would like to thank Trudy Coleman, founder and CEO for her continual efforts in keeping the dream alive.

I was so proud to see all cultures attending and keeping Dr. Kings’ dream alive. It was there that I decided to write this article for the month of February, Black History month. I felt I needed to write about Dr. King in how one man’s dream, determination, calling, praying was to keep marching no matter what the cost to keep speaking and preaching for the rights that we all shared today. Dr. King turned his outrage about injustice into fuel for change. Between 1957 and 1968, he logged six million miles of travel, speaking out for civil rights, freedom, and dignity for all. For his activism and leadership on behalf of civil rights for African Americans, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize at the tender age of 35.

I am graceful and want to thank all the other African Americans those heroes before Dr. King and those that came after Dr. King. They also took their stand and stayed the course for the advancement of Black People, African Americans. I am aware that some of these great men and women many of different races and cultures stood by the side of Dr. King and march us because they also believed that justice for all people regardless of their race. All played a part in pegging the way for freedom and opportunities that we now enjoy today.

I believe that all cultures have their own struggles and trials in this world and if we as a people would treat others as we want to be treated we all could live in peace and harmony while living here on this earth. Dr. King believed that all people of all color deserved to be free and so do I.

Getting back to the breakfast as I read through the program I noticed how beautifully the cover was designed it had several photos of Dr. King. I especially noticed they had a design of a torch on the front cover page and it showing this face with these words underneath it “Freedom Fighters Passing The Torch To Our Youth.”

I loved that it addressed passing the torch on to our youth. Our youth is the main topic of interest to me. Helping and guiding them as they grow and become adults because they will be our leaders for the future. Its very important that we help and encourage our youth to find jobs and/or get their education. All African Americans have the same opportunity as anyone, to go and get their education. I love hearing and seeing our youth attending school, college or trade schools.

My main objective is to take those that need encouragement by the hand and help them make the decision to invest in themselves and get an education. Its important to do all we can to mentor and support our youth where needed. Now, back to the breakfast and to cover some of the things that went on.

The attendance was great, Mike Morrell, State Senate, Mayor Paul S. Leon, Mayors from neighboring cities, Council Members, Community leaders, Clergymen and women, Ontario Police Department and the community at large made their way to be at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity breakfast.

The program was full of good entertainment The Mt Zion Baptist Church choir rented two selection, they sang “For He Is Good” and “All Because Of Jesus” both were perfect selections. In hearing those songs I reflected on how Dr. Kings was the chosen one. He had a purpose that had to be accomplished. He was a man that demonstrated to have unbelievable faith.

As I looked back on the day before his tragic death when he made his last speech, April 1968 at the Mason Temple in Memphis, his appearance as he spoke is appeared that he was wearing a spiritual shield all around him. I remember and will never forget how I felt when he spoke his last speech I got chills at the point when he said “ Well, I don’t know what will happen now; we’ve got some difficult days ahead. (Amen) See MLK • page 3

Incredible Edible Community Garden By: Eleanor Torres

In early 2013, the Incredible Edible Community Garden (IECG) partnered with San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs to create the Veterans Living Memorial Tree Garden at the Veterans Success Center at Cal State University San Bernardino. This project began an alliance between IECG and the San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs, resulting in the formation of Serving Proud Industries (SPI), a 501(c)3 California non-profit corporation. SPI was created to meet the needs of 113,000 Veterans in San Bernardino County. The mission statement of SPI is:

“Our mission is to provide meaningful options for Veterans and youth to grow, heal, and build to claim their place in the community. We achieve this with the agricultural, wellness, and green industry education and workforce programs that supply the necessary skill sets and opportunities to be recognized leaders and key contributors to sustainable Healthy Communities.”

The greenhouse is a Design/ Build Project partnership that includes volunteers from the Incredible Edible Community Garden; Serving Proud Industries, A Veterans Service Program; San Bernardino Veterans Affairs; and Integrated Infrastructures, an architecture and planning firm. The installation was funded by the USDA Forest Service with additional support from Braceros Landscaping and Maintenance, Home Depot North Upland Store, Riverstone Industries, Invisible Structures, Art Specialties, and Educator Mary Walls.

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20, 2014 and can be located behind the Exploration Station which is opened daily except Monday from 1pm to 4pm.

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T h e greenhouse is a selfcontained ecosystem supporting plants and fish through water recycling. Tilapia swim and grow in tanks through which water circulates into growing tanks for vegetables, “We’re essentially growing our own fish tacos, said Serving Proud Industries Veteran, Jeff Allen. The greenhouse is a

demonstration project built by volunteers learning as we progress. Eventually, this simple technology will make backyard and small scale subsistence farming practical and productive”.

With Aquaponics you have a renewable source of protein as well as a renewable source of organic produce. It See Garden • page 6

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Publishers Note Ethel Martin-Miller

This month I thought I would write about how some people are on Facebook. I use Facebook and I have enjoyed looking and seeing some of the information posted.

I also like posting a comment to a family or friend from time to time. My kids post photos so I can see my grandchildren and that makes me very happy. I have found friends that I haven’t seen for years and that really nice also.

Facebook, text-ing, twitter and the list goes on and on of ways people communicate these days. Our next door neighbor to someone on the other side of the world may read something a person has posted via Facebook. I know we have the option to post to our friends or for the public. I have to admit my knowledge of social media is far from understanding it 100%, but I know enough that I have not been left behind, thank goodness. I remember some years back some family members and business associates told me I needed to learn as much as I could about the internet and social media as such, because that would be the future as far as just about everything. Well, I think I learned a little and I’m OK. In learning more and more about all the different ways that people are communicating to each other I have found it to be dangerous in some cases. Individuals that are in conflict with each other are

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cussing and fighting via Facebook. These people say and write crazy and in sensitive things to each other. What they fail to realize and maybe they do realize it others read and can also see what they are writing.

Kids in school are being bullied to the point that some of them have committed suicide, others are left feeling rejected, afraid and lonely. Using Facebook to hurt and destroy others is wrong.

Family members fighting each other, not realizing they are disappointing others in their families. Once you post/text anything, it is there to stay.

I also think about what would a person’s pastor, boss, doctor or persons of interest to them think if they looked and read some of the non-sense posted.

The main point that I am trying to get to, is to be careful in posting too much information about yourself personally.

The other important point I am trying to make is when texting or posting a message to someone, please take that person’s emotional state of mind in consideration.

Haters on Facebook is the ones that need encouragement because I have always heard people say this statement; and I believe it to be true “hurting people hurt other people.” February is the month to express Love, so take time to send out love messages it will make them feel better and it will make you feel better.

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By Eddie Deezen What do a thimble, a sack of money, a battleship, and a top hat have in common?

Not much, other than that they are among the eleven playing tokens you receive in a standard Monopoly set. And don’t forget the wheelbarrow, which you’ll need to carry all that cash you are going to appropriate from your hapless opponents.

The history of Monopoly is fraught with controversy and contention, for it seems that its inventor, Charles Darrow, at the very least borrowed liberally from two already existing games when he first marketed Monopoly in the early 1930s. After Darrow self-published the game to great success, Parker Brothers bought the rights to Monopoly in 1934.

While the early history is contentious, on one thing all Monopoly historians can agreewhen Parker Brothers introduced the game in 1935, Monopoly had no player pieces and the rules instructed the players to use such items as buttons or pennies as player markers.

Soon thereafter, in the 1935-36 sets, Parker Brothers included wooden player pieces shaped like chess pawns… boring.

The first significant development in customizing the playing pieces came in 1937, when Parker Brothers introduced these die-cast metal tokens: a car, flatiron, lantern, thimble, shoe, top hat, and rocking horse. Later that same year, a battleship and cannon were added to raise the number of tokens to ten.

All was quiet on the token front until 1942 when metal shortages during World War II resulted in a comeback of wooden tokens. But the same mix of tokens remained until the early 1950s when the lantern, purse, and rocking horse were kicked out in favor of the dog, the horse & rider, and the wheelbarrow.

Parker Brothers conducted a poll to determine what Monopoly fans would prefer for the eleventh token; true to the spirit of the game, the winner was a sack of money.

Parker Brothers themselves are not able to tell us why, within a couple of years, Monopoly went from having no tokens, to boring ones, to idiosyncratic metal ones.

Ken Koury, a lawyer in L.A. who has been a Monopoly champion and coach of the official U.S. Team (yes, there is one) in worldwide competition, says: Monopoly’s game pieces are certainly unique and a charming part of the play. I have heard the story that the original pieces were actually struck from the models used for Cracker Jack prizes.

Not a definite answer and certainly doesn’t instill a lot of confidence as to the accuracy.

But, it turns out, the theory is a very good one with some evidence to back it, if we dig a little deeper.

Author and game expert John Chaneski, who used to work at Game Show (a terrific game and toy emporium in Greenwich Village), heard a similar story from the shop owner: When Monopoly was first created in the early 1930s, there were no pieces like we know them, so they went to Cracker Jack, which at the time was offering tiny metal tchotchkes, like cars. They used the same molds to make the Monopoly pieces. Game Show sells some antique Cracker Jack prizes and, sure enough, the toy car is exactly the same as the Monopoly car. In fact, there’s also a candlestick, which seems to be the model for the one in Clue.”

John even has a theory why the specific player tokens were chosen: I think they chose Cracker Jack prizes that symbolize wealth and poverty. The car, top hat, and dog (especially a little terrier like Asta, then famous from “The Thin Man” movie series) were all possessions of the wealthy. The thimble, wheelbarrow, old shoe, and iron were possessions or tools of the poor.

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But it really doesn’t matter to with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. (Yeah) [Applause] And I don’t mind. [Applause continues] Like anybody, I would like to live a long life–longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. (Yeah) And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. (Go ahead) And I’ve looked over (Yes sir), and I’ve seen the Promised Land. (Go ahead) I may not get there with you. (Go ahead) But I want you to know tonight (Yes), that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. [Applause] (Go ahead, Go ahead) And so I’m happy tonight; I’m not worried about anything; I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. [Applause]

Yes, we still have more hills to climb and if we march regardless of our cultures, let those marches be peaceful. Dr. King gave his life that we might have our rights.

Peaceful marching will speak louder than any man can shout. February is a time to celebrate, support and take part in the many festivities that have been planned to enjoy.

All cultures celebrating together and supporting each others struggles is one way of shouting out unity, it shouldn’t matter what race we are.

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Why a Bible College?

Daniel J. Fick, Director of Studies Southwest Bible College

One of the great challenges in life is choosing the right college to attend. Because of the great influence and impact that college can have in one’s life, this becomes a very critical choice.

For the Christian student, the choice is often between attending a secular community college or university, or a private Christian liberal arts college or Christian university. There is another choice to consider, and that is attending a Bible college. There are some very good reasons why attending a Bible college is a great option.

If a student feels called to pastoral or missionary work, it would be logical for the student to prepare for such a career at an institution that focuses on and specializes in preparing one for such work. Ministry involves much more than good academics, it is a practical vocation.

Bible colleges are generally focused on blending good academics with practical ministry training.

A Bible college is also a great choice for the student who wants to build a sold Biblical foundation before attending a secular college or university. Secular institutions can be very challenging to one’s faith. Richard LeHay recently reported that 70% of young people who are raised in Evangelical homes and who attend public colleges and universities walk away from their faith by the end of their freshman year. Bible college is a great place to be strengthened in one’s beliefs. It is a great place to learn how to give an answer to those who bring challenges against the Christian faith.

Many students look at college as the place where they will lay a foundation for their career, so that they can make a good living. More important than making a good living is making a good life! Bible college is a great place for spiritual growth and for character formation. I have often encouraged and challenged students to spend the first year of college in a Bible college, giving first priority to their relationship with the Lord. I have never heard a student express regret for taking a year to study God’s Word more in depth.

Bible college is a wonderful place to challenge and confirm the calling of God upon one’s life. Bible college provides opportunities for emerging leaders to prepare for leading in areas of faith and truth. These are subjects usually not addressed well by secular institutions!

The Project on Student Debt, reports that seven in ten 2012 college graduates had student loans, with an average debt of $29,400. Bible Colleges excel at keeping tuition costs reasonable. They are very sensitive to the reality that a large debt load often hinders graduates from being able to take a ministry position in a small church, to plant a church, or to go to the mission field.

It has been the goal of many Bible colleges to see its students graduate debt free. This is can only be made possible by the sacrificial service of the faculty, and the gracious giving of God’s people to support the vision and ministry of preparing laborers for the harvest.

A Bible college provides a safe environment to honestly examine one’s presuppositions about the world, about the church, and about Scripture. Instructors who are mature in their faith and ministry can provide a great sounding board for students as they test their beliefs and hold their traditions up to the light of God’s Word.

One of the great advantages of a Bible college is that students are exposed to the work of God throughout history in the development of the church, and in the

development of theological understanding. Students are challenged to move beyond a profession of faith to the practice of their faith.

A Bible college is an awesome place to gain excellent resources for solid exegesis. A Bible college can emphasize Biblical studies and practical ministry related issues. Biblical languages can greatly assist the student’s ability to delve deeply into the Scriptures. Such tools enable the student to gain a better understanding of God’s Word.

Another advantage of a Bible college is the focus on practical ministry skills. Teachers in Bible colleges know the value of blending good academics with practical insights and personal ministry experience. This is a great advantage in helping the student develop liferelational skills for ministry. Bible colleges often require that students participate in areas of practical ministry and internship experiences as a part of their ministry preparation.

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Husbands Love Your Wives, and Do Not Be Harsh with Them Colossians 3:19

by Richard O. Jones

Not too long ago in America, wives were considered the property of her husband. In the unfortunate cases of domestic violence, the first responders (usually the police), the courts, and even the church often took the position that the abused woman brought it on herself because she should’ve been more obedient and not angered her husband. Neighbors and relatives seldom got involved because it was considered a family matter.

I recall a scene from the 1982 movie, “The Color Purple,” when the character ‘Mister’ played by Danny Glover would routinely beat Cilie, played by Whoopi Goldberg, and she accepted it as a woman’s’ plight. The movie was set in the early 1900s. Mister’s son, Harpo, grows up and soon brings home Sofia, played by Oprah Winfrey, a proud and strong-willed woman whom he loves and later marries. But eventually, Harpo tires of Sofia not minding him. Mister tells him he has to beat Sofia if he wants her to mind. Even Celie, who is submissive and docile, agrees this is the only way to make a woman “jump when he says to.” But Sofia is victorious in beating Harpo instead. Angered by Celie’s suggestion, she confronts her, but her anger subsides when Sofia realizes how much Celie has suffered from Mister’s cruelty.

Many misguided men of today expect their wives/girlfriends to cower in submissive obedience at his finger snap. Misinformed Christian men misused the Holy Bible to dominate their spouses. The Bible says that husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church. While I am not one to advocate couples should separate because of a minor, non-injury, single episode of domestic

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violence; however, family counseling and professional anger management should be sought. But at the next hint of violence even before a single tear leave an eye the relationship should be consider over. By the action of mothers and fathers, the children learn such as Celie learned to accept abuse and Mister learned it was his right is be abusive. Couples in volatile unions must understand that this is not God’s will for them under any circumstances. Perhaps the abuser shows remorse with flowers, candlelight dinner, candy and/or romance but that’s not a pass to abuse God’s Temple, which our bodies are. They must repent, seek help and honor the commitment.

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Thank you Jayari Yes We Can Newspaper received this powerful and rewarding story and wanted to share it with our readers within the communities. We are proud to publish Jayari story in hopes it will inspire you to never lose hope. This story is also a message to the young people that you’re never to young to start thinking about your future and what profession you would like to be a part of. Now, enjoy the story about Jayari “The Hair Artist:

At ten years old Jayari “The Hair Artist”, Edwards of Pomona, California was well aware of which profession he would enter, Barbering. Little did he or his family know that his choice would lead to the success that he has now achieved. That success however has had to travel through a road of disappointment and change.

In 2013 it appeared that the 15 year veteran would finally start to show its roots. With his own location, along with his mother’s restaurant next door, Jayari’s life was stable. However after his mother suffered a heart attack and the pressure of taking care of his own family Jayari had to close his shop.

Upon contemplating his next move Jayari decided stepping away and to go back to his home in Detroit. His clients begged him to stay but he felt that he needed a sign to guide him in the right direction. He made a last minute decision in January to enter one of the largest nation wide competition in the barbering industry.

That proved to be one of the best decisions of his life. He took first place by a landslide along with a cash prize. Now, know that many in the barbering industry knew about Jayari before the competition, but now the nation is taking notice. With sponsoring offers lining up and clientele through the roof Jayari is showing what a young man of color can achieve regardless of the obstacles.

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is scalable and a contained system that can feed a family for relatively little money.

The Aquaponics exhibit has the distinction of being Serving Proud Industries first project with the Incredible Edible Community Garden. Serving Proud Veterans volunteered over 600 hours of time to design, construct, and maintain the permanent exhibit.

This project has been an amazing opportunity and experience. The generosity of the Veterans on this project cannot be understated. The following quote is the message the Veterans left with their names.

“With compassionate hearts and skillful hands, the difficult will be done at once. The impossible will take a bit more time

On Saturday January 31st from 10 am. to noon or later. Refreshments will be available. at Nicholson Park, 2750 W. 2nd St., San Bernardino (between Pepper and Meridian). Pepper is the dividing line between SB and Rialto. There will be free fruit trees to the community. Anyone can get one or more free trees for their yard. We will instruct how to plant and care for the trees and even help plant the trees if help is needed.

For more information regarding events and volunteer opportunities for Serving Proud Industries, please contact Eleanor Torres at 909 499 9733 or email Eleanor at etorres@3i-s.com

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How to Choose Perfume

Refer to it as what you want-eau de toilette, perfume, perfume, parfum, aroma or fragrance-there are over 20,000 Perfume to choose from. That’s fairly intimidating!

So, how would you go about choosing a fragrance, or your signature aroma? Well, your first step is usually to decide on what kind of disposition you’re looking to create. Don’t forget, scents are inexplicably tied to emotions, thus, making this a very important step. In a really general sense, perfumes can be classified straight into three different teams. These are classic, fragile and sensual. Stay with me, as I will explain every single group to you!

In case you are already confused from the choices and not confident what kind of fragrance you’re looking for, I recommend going with a basic scent.

These are the well-versed perfumes, the ones that possess stood the test of your time.

They are the real deal-authentic.

Don’t be

misled into thinking these kinds of perfumes are boring or boring simply because they have been around since your mothering Sunday. The classic, black outfits has been around for decades too, and that will never walk out style!

In fact, it must be a staple in every female’s wardrobe. The same can be stated of a classic fragrance. It will go with almost everything. Going shopping for food in jeans as well as a t-shirt, a little more dressed up for supper with the girls, a small business meeting, a job interview, or even yes, you are extracting all stops your little black dress, a classic fragrance will work in any of the cases. One of the all-time classiest perfume is Chanel No. 5. It’s timeless.

A mix of ming, rose and also jasmine, it’s a sophisticated and elegant choice and is a popular of women around the globe.

The other group of women’s perfume is the delicate scent. These fragrances are generally soft and feminine, as the name implies. Two of the most popular delicate scents on the market today come from Nina Ricci.

The first has been around for several years and the second may be out for just a couple of years. They are L’Air du Temps as well as Premier Jour. L’Air du Temps can be a floral mixture in which mainly consists of gardenia and carnation, but also jasmine, rose along with sandalwood.

The ultra modern Premier Jour is based on a note of sugared almond. Another delicate favorite is Dreaming through Tommy Hilfiger.

The third group of females perfumes is

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delicate.

Bold.

Self confident.

Passionate. The most notable sensual perfume to hit the market is Opium, which appeared inside 1977 and has been well-liked ever since. Described as balmy and magical, this fragrance is a mix of carnation, jasmine, lily of the valley, mandarin, silpada and vanilla. Chanel Opportunity was released in 2002, and is another sensuous choice. Described as spirited and edgy, it’s consisting of citrus notes, jasmine, green pepper and bright musk.

There’s a lot to think about when scouting for a the one perfume yourself. Remember, your choice of fragrance should complement the complete you-your looks, your personality and your lifestyle. It really is generally a good idea to check a fragrance onto the skin first, but it’s not always doable. Just remember that will perfumes mix along with your body chemistry, so the same scent will odor different on all women. Once it’s onto the skin, it becomes something definitely individual. You can make any perfume your signature scent in every a sense the word.

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Small Business Tips Have you ever really thought about the way in which you communicate? Have you ever listened to yourself and how you participate in conversations? Do you have to be the one to always ask the questions? Do you ask questions and really hear what the person has said to you? Do you ask a question and then quickly begin to talk because you are sure you know what the person you are talking to is going to say? Do you ask questions to which you already know the answer?

Good conversation is eloquent, compassionate, helpful, universal, and effortless. This sort of leaves gossip by the side of the road unemployed and useless Giving someone your full attention while you are talking to them or while they are talking to you is very important. They say that one of the extraordinary qualities about Bill Clinton is that when he is talking to you he is very much engaged in the conversation he is having with you. When you are talking with him you are his primary concern.

Engaging someone means that for that moment they are the center of your attention. You are not looking over their shoulder while they are talking to you to see if you can spot someone more important to talk to. It means you are making eye contact and you are listening and really hearing what they are saying.

If you have traveled at all you know that some areas of the country just appear to feel friendlier than other sections. If you have a chance, notice that in some areas when people talk to each other they sometimes touch each other. The speaker in a two person

conversation will sometimes shake hands with the person he is talking with and then also place his left hand on their shoulder.

You see this often happens in the south or with people that are from the south. They want you to know that what they have to say is meant for you and what you are saying is being heard.

Although touching is not as well accepted as it once was, honest eye contact can bring into being the same meaning. How we transmit a message is just as important as what we say in that message.

A note sent by snail mail can be more meaningful than an email although both notes have the exact same wording. One message just brings with it more meaning than the other one does.

Even though we have tools to communicate more rapidly does not mean that we should communicate more rapidly. Sometimes just taking time to make eye contact rather than a phone call can create a true sense of caring. Caring, what a concept.

A touch of caring, courteousness and a pinch of politeness can only help any human situation.

Join me weekly as I answer your questions and share ideas as we explore the journey to good manners! Send your questions or comments to msparksj@verizon.net. Mona Johnson is the CEO of Personnel Best a consulting firm specializing in how to conduct effective meetings, public speaking, team building, leadership development, microphone etiquette, networking, organizational and self-awareness.

The move toward mobile solutions is significant and one that small business owners can’t continue to ignore. Why? Because the number of mobile connected devices will exceed the world’s population this year. Believe it or not, one expert says there are more people worldwide who own a mobile phone than a toothbrush. And that number is growing at a rapid pace.

The fact is, there is a large piece of the pie waiting for those business owners who shift their focus toward mobile. It’s no secret that today’s consumers use a mobile phone to stay connected to social media and to research products and services online. What may not be well known is that nearly 29% of those who use a mobile phone to conduct research end up making their purchase online as well. So it is safe to say that those small businesses that do not focus on mobile solutions, stand to lose a huge market share to their competitors who do offer mobile contact channels.

Just deciding to jump into the massive mobile space is not enough though. Small business owners must be prepared to overcome challenges that could impact their potential mobile success. For one, small business owners must know their customer base and find a way to make mobile activities relevant to the customer, not the business. Another challenge for small business owners shifting to mobile solutions is, falling into the trap of thinking that mobile is only about discounts and couponing. Actually, there are multiple mobile communication channels that help a small business stay connected to their customer base in ways that generate transactions. The key is to find those channels that reach consumers where they are, and connect the business to the customer’s immediate needs. When that is done, the payout is tremendous for the business owner AND it makes the customer happy.

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