Small Businesses Give Big book and more

I know that Spring is on your mind right now and here is why it's on mine...

It' been one full year that my book, Small Businesses Give Big, has been out. And I am happy to say that twenty-percent of each book sale has gone to support a cause near and dear to my heart. More on that in a second.

To celebrate my book's one-year anniversary, I am having a special sale and taking nearly 50% of the book's regular price. The sale begins today and ends Friday, May 7, 2010. This is my gift to you, to thank you for being a loyal givingadvice blog reader.

In this book you will learn why charitable giving is a powerful business strategy to build your business, create connections with clients and customers, and champion a cause all at the same time. You will read:

* the creative and unique giving back stories of other small business owners and solo- entrepreneurs
* the value and impact giving has had for their business, them and their
community
* my 5 success strategies to build your business giving program
* ways to give besides just writing a check, and more...

Twenty-percent of each book goes to support the Little Red Wagon Foundation (LRWF). The LRWF is a nonprofit started by a 12 year old boy, Zach Bonner. With full support of his mother, Zach is currently walking from Tampa, FL to Los Angeles, CA to raise awareness about homeless youth under the age of 18. YES! It is hard to believe there is about 1.3 million kids without a home. Zach is walking across Texas as I write. You can follow him on Twitter @Zach_Bonner.

If you haven't picked up your copy, this is the week to do it, because as of Saturday, May 8, 2010 it will only be available on Amazon.

To purchase your copy of my book, Small Businesses Give Big: Why charitable giving is a great business strategy click here.

Thanks! Zach and I both appreciate it.

11 Year Old Walks from ATL-DC for Homeless Kids

You may know this year my book, Small Businesses Give Big: Why charitable giving is a great business strategy! was released. I made the commitment to donate 20 percent of each book to the Little Red Wagon Foundation, Inc. This is a perfect alignment and here is why. My book is about small businesses and entrepreneurs across America who give back in a big way in their community. Some have just 5 employees, the largest one has about 70. Yet their passion and commitment to making a difference is big. The Little Red Wagon Foundation was started and is still just one 11 year old boy who has taken on the commitment to help end homelessness for youth under the age of 18. His name is Zach Bonner. The alignment between his charity and my book was perfect because 'small can do great things.'

Here is the amazing thing, Zach set out on May 11th from Atlanta and is walking to Washington, DC to raise awareness for homeless kids. This is a 663 mile trek. He is currently in Spartanburg, SC. You can follow his walk in real-time at http://www.zachtracker.com/ and post messages to him on his Message Board. If you have a family member or friend in Raleigh, Richmond or any city you see him in on any given day, please let them know to go out and cheer him on. Zach's mom and sister are traveling with him in her red VW Beetle and they did get an RV donated for the trip.

You can see some of the photos posted here:

http://kids.aol.com/KOL/2/homeworkhelp/article/zach-bonner-walk-pictures

And you can follow his Tweets on Twitter. Today, I am asking that you reach out, send a hug, a note, tell a friend, co-worker and others about Zach Bonner. He has given up his summer vacation to reach his mission. So far his journey is amazing.

I am so honored to be a part of and support his journey.

PS: If you live in Greenville, SC, please be sure to give a shout out to Sheila McCullough the owner of Fleet Feet. I contacted her to see if she could donate a pair of good shoes to Zach as his feet were hurting him 'real bad'. Thanks Sheila!