Traditionally, marketers at this time of year are busy trying to attract Black Friday and other shoppers in the days right after Thanksgiving. But thanks to the uptick in pre-Black Friday sales, today’s customers are shopping earlier than ever, spreading out their spending and looking for ways to avoid the December scramble. In fact, nearly […]
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Getting Your Business Holiday Ready in 5 Simple Steps
It’s officially that time of year where you have to keep looking at the calendar because it’s so hard to believe how quickly time is going or as we like to say—it’s Blurvember. The holidays have a way of sneaking up on even the most prepared businesses. One minute you’re stocking fall candles and the […]
A Small Business Survival Guide for the Holidays
We’re fast approaching the time of year where it can feel like you’re running a marathon on a tightrope. Customers need attention. Promotions are queued up to be launched (or designed). Your inventory is giving you nightmares and you have huge goals for the end of the year. And you’re supposed to stay cheerful, strategic, […]
Win at First Impressions
You’ve heard the old saying “You never get a second chance at a first impression.” For businesses, that isn’t just a cliché, it’s reality. Customers size up a business long before they make a purchase and often before anyone on your team even says hello. Those first 10 seconds set expectations, shape decisions, and influence […]
The Mill Workspace Announces QuickBooks Online Workshop in Trenton, Sponsored by CRS CPAs
Contact: Rachel Townsend Community Manager The Mill Workspace 217 S. Mill Ave Dyersburg, TN 38024 731-377-5395 For Immediate Release: The Mill Workspace Announces QuickBooks Online Workshop in Trenton, Sponsored by CRS CPAs Trenton, TN — November 6, 2025 — Want to get your bookkeeping on track before the new year? The Mill Workspace is hosting […]
Igniting the Shop Local Movement: Every Purchase Has a Purpose
As a Chamber member business, we want to help you this holiday season. But we also need some assistance from you. As part of Small Business Season (November 1- December 31), we’re trying to bring awareness to the importance of shopping local. Every time someone buys from a business in our town, something bigger happens […]
How to Protect Your Peace During the Busiest Season in Business
With the holiday season approaching with the speed of a bullet train (holiday prep, year-end sales pushes, family gatherings, budget reviews, etc.), it’s no surprise many of us feel our blood pressure and tension rise, while our patience comes crashing down. While this season is one of the most exciting of the year, it brings […]
It’s Almost Small Business Season!
It’s the most meaningful time of the year — Small Business Season! November 1st – December 31st, 2025 This holiday season, let’s make sure every purchase has a purpose. When you choose local, you’re investing in more than a product or service. You’re powering dreams, jobs, and the places that make our community feel like […]
12 Easy Newsletter Formats to Keep Your Business Top of Mind
Simple Formats That Keep Your Customers Reading (and Buying) Most marketers will tell you the money is in your e-mail list. One of the easiest ways to create an e-mail list is by offering a giveaway that someone receives in exchange for their e-mail address. What you do with that e-mail address after that initial […]
Beyond the Mixer: Maximizing Your Chamber Membership
If your chamber membership is gathering dust because you don’t enjoy networking events, you’re missing out on significant value hiding in plain sight. While mixers and ribbon cuttings get the spotlight, your membership includes strategic resources that can solve real business problems, even for those of us who hate “working a room.” Your Chamber as […]
