I owned a retail business, home services repair business, consumer oriented professional services business or sold pretty much anything to homeowners.

Social online directories like Judy’s Book are becoming more and more popular as a way to find businesses based on the recommendations of others that live in your community or are looking to solve a problem.

Smart business owners, particularly those types mentioned above, should take a look at not only participating in these new online communities, but actually moderating them by becoming an active city editor. This is still new territory and getting in now and becoming a leader in your community is a great way to get out in front of the moving train.