BABM Women Owned Businesses Issue

Cover Story

Jamie Rosenkrans, Leader of the Pack
Walking into Jim’s Harley-Davidson in St. Petersburg for the first time, one gets a soaring sense of space as sunlight filters through the high windows around the vaulted ceiling. Then, the gaze settles upon a vast emporium of merchandise dedicated to this two-wheeled American icon. Jim’s offers a little something for everyone, rider and wishful enthusiast alike. Friendly associates navigate the sales floor, assuring that personal assistance is readily available. No wonder Jim’s is ranked #1 nationally in customer service among Harley-Davidson dealers.

Feature Stories

Nancy Crews, PH.D., Thoroughly Modern Military
Dr. Nancy Crews and Custom Manufacturing & Engineering provide power and security solutions for modern war fighters.

Bonnie Yarbrough, Confection With Affection
When Bonnie Yarbrough of Celebration Cakes is working on one of her masterpieces, time is suspended.

Cameos

Lessons Learned
Welcome to BABM Lessons Learned where you can read succinct articles online and in print. The articles will provide you with valuable information that can be immediately implemented to help take your business and personal success to the next level.

Entrepreneurship
The Butterfly Effect (Brian Tracy)

BABM has become the trusted business resource for business building. We have an editorial team of some of the best industry experts. Our promise to you is that we will continue to deliver top information through multiple venues. As I write this editor’s note we are planning and producing our radio launch for December 15th. Be sure to tune into the syndicated Dave Ramsey Show on NewsTalk 820 every week day to receive additional business building tips on the BABMinute.

BABM’s presence online is growing exponentially each month. Our online business directory is the 3rd highest clicked link on BABM.com. Our visitors are choosing their products and services from a site they know and trust. They’re choosing their products and services from the same site that helps them grow their businesses. As we’ve watched these numbers grow, we decided we are in a position to bring consumer and supplier together on a different level that will more than get our Tampa Bay economy moving forward quickly. All the details are being work out and we will be rolling out an exciting program in the first quarter of 2009.

The eBABM newsletter data base more than doubled between the months of October and November 2008, increasing from 3,200 to 6,800. There are additional business building articles published in the newsletter and loaded on the website that do not appear in the print magazine. We understand that it’s important to have a strong presence in print and online for our readers and marketing partners. The BABM team is constantly brainstorming and looking for better ways to educate, support and inspire our readers and showcase our marketing partners. Your success is our goal.

We are excited about 2009. Come ride with us!