Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month

Another calendar page – and the Strawberry Festival – have come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the ice cream shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and […]

Tips for Reaching Holiday Shoppers This Small Business Season

It feels like articles about holiday spending in recent years have all started with the same intro—costs are up, consumers are looking for value. While this year is no different, there are a few parts of the consumer landscape that present a unique set of challenges for small businesses. According to the latest BizInsure holiday […]

How to Make Time for Innovation

We know you’re an incredibly busy business owner. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily tasks and operation of your business. But if you’re only doing what must be done, and never making time for innovation, you will fall behind. But how do you make time to innovate? For the busy business professional, […]

How Small Businesses Can Score Big Media Wins

Public relations (PR) is just for big companies with tons of connections and celebrity endorsements, right? It can feel like a luxury for those of us with small businesses. Hiring a dedicated PR firm is often financially out of reach. But who has the time to learn the ropes of good PR while juggling everything […]

Digital Etiquette Tips

Internetting ain’t easy. There are all sorts of digital quagmires we get ourselves into putting words onto a screen and hitting send or post. It’s a tricky time navigating communication across the digital world. Since Emily Post is busy sorting out which fork goes where, it’s time we turn to her predecessor “Emily Posted,” your […]