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

5/16/2025

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Another calendar page has come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in May and Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! 

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the coffee shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and the service providers who remember our names and donate to our causes. 

But before you think this is a new call to spend money, know that you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

Every purchase (yes, there’s the money but wait…), referral, and review goes a long way toward helping small businesses thrive.

Whether you have $5 or just five minutes, we have some creative, fun, and meaningful ways to support small businesses this month.

So get out into our community and support those who help make it what it is.
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How to Turn Small Talk Into Big Opportunities

5/9/2025

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Let’s be real. Elevator pitches can feel like a late-night infomercial–a robotic recitation of what your business does with an added exclamation point at the end. But for business owners and sales professionals, every interaction is an opportunity. A truly effective elevator pitch transcends mere information delivery. 

It's about forging genuine connections that can blossom into leads, partnerships, and lasting relationships. It's about making those precious few seconds count, not just for what you say, but for how you make the other person feel. 

What most people get wrong in their elevator pitch is that they make it sound like a commercial and all about them, when it should be about your audience.

Forget the rigid templates and the pressure to cram every detail into a thirty-second spiel. This isn’t about broadcasting; it’s about initiating a conversation. The key lies in shifting your focus from simply explaining your business to creating a spark of interest and establishing a human connection.

If you take nothing else from this article know that: 

the pitch must ignite interest 

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15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business

5/2/2025

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You know the old adage, “It takes money to make money”? While that may be true, marketing and advertising don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most effective ways to get your business noticed are either free or surprisingly affordable (especially with the technology available). Whether you’re just getting started or trying to grow on a tight budget, here are 15 creative and cost-effective ideas to boost your visibility and draw in customers.
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TikTok for Small Business: How to Start Selling Today

4/24/2025

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With over 1 billion users worldwide and a rapidly growing e-commerce ecosystem, TikTok has become a powerful platform for small businesses and solopreneurs to reach new audiences and boost sales. Whether you’re a boutique owner, a skincare brand, or a service provider, or someone with an under 40 audience, TikTok offers a unique way to connect through short-form, engaging video content. 

But getting started—especially if you're new to the platform—can be intimidating. It can feel like walking into the cafeteria on the first day of high school when you don’t know anyone. You feel like you’re one lame comment away from ruining your career. 

But don’t worry. There’s a lot of potential out there. And who knows? You might even have some fun.

This guide breaks down the basics of selling on TikTok, best practices for beginners, what to avoid, and concerns about the platform’s uncertain future in the U.S.
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How Real Stories Are Boosting Business Sales

4/17/2025

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Social media is filled with perfect lives—you don’t see the dirty dishes in the sink, or the tears shed. You see the wins and the brags. The same is true of many social media accounts for business. As business owners we want to show our best selves. Anything less is weak and unappealing. 

Or is it?

Lately, something interesting is happening. The most effective posts aren’t the polished ones with perfect lighting or studio-level graphics. They’re the real, raw, behind-the-scenes moments that tell the true story of what it’s like to run a small business.

From TikToks to Instagram Reels, business owners are discovering that authenticity—sharing the ups, the downs, and everything in between—helps them connect with customers in a meaningful way. 

You can adopt this new highly effective approach as well.

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Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Seeing Results

4/10/2025

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Has this ever happened to you? A brilliant idea sparks, you meticulously plan every detail, create beautiful spreadsheets, and envision the triumphant launch. Maybe you even practice a little Law of Attraction in your meditative practices each morning.

But then…<insert sad trombone sound>. 
The plan sits there, gathering dust, because life has gotten busy, you’ve been plagued by self-doubt, or you moved on to the next exciting concept. 
Sound familiar? 

Or maybe you’re the opposite. 
Maybe you’re all about action and no planning. You’re jetting off to the next hottest thing without seeing anything ripen and produce.

Many business professionals fall into this trap, leaning too heavily on either the planning or the action phase. We either over-analyze and never launch, or we jump in headfirst without a strategy and quickly burn out. 

So, how do we bridge the gap and turn those well-laid plans (or exuberant energy) into tangible results?
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Spring into Success with These Fun Marketing Ideas

4/3/2025

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Spring is a season of rejuvenation, growth, and vibrant energy. After winter, most people are thrilled to be outdoors and thinking about warmer weather. It’s a time for us all to come out of sleepy hibernation and explore our areas.
Spring is also the perfect time for you to connect with your customers, boost employee morale, and inject fresh life into your operations. 

Here are a few fun ideas to celebrate the spirit of spring:
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How to Win Over Customers with Emotional Marketing

3/28/2025

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There’s a Jeep commercial circulating right now that stars Harrison Ford talking about choices and how life doesn’t come with an owner’s manual. It’s one of those ads you watch the entire way through because it’s evocative and makes you feel something. You hardly  even notice that they’re selling a vehicle, but you buy into the lifestyle presented, which is Jeep’s goal.

Winning customers isn’t just about having a great product or service—it’s about making people feel something. The best brands don’t just sell; they connect, entertain, and even challenge their audiences. 

If you want to turn heads and build a loyal customer base, you don’t need to have Jeep’s ad spend. You can use these five powerful marketing techniques in your email, video, and social media campaigns.
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The Power of Yes (and no)

3/21/2025

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The new year is an ideal time to get clear about your goals. Many people set incredibly inspiring resolutions and plot pathways to their best selves. If you’re one of those people—kudos to you. But if you don’t get straight on one thing, your intentions are going to fall flat. 

Here’s the one thing you need to know about goal attainment.
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Are You Asking the Right Questions for Business Growth?

3/13/2025

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Growth isn't a passive process; it doesn’t just happen. Unfortunately, you don’t open a business and sit back and wait for it to grow. Businesses rarely go viral overnight and planning on doing so is like funding your retirement by playing the lottery every week. 

Business growth is a dynamic journey fueled by strategic thinking and insightful questions that help you see things in new ways. As a business owner, you're constantly navigating challenges and opportunities, not to mention the competition.
 

But are you asking the right questions to propel your business to the next level? 
Simply working hard isn't enough. We need to work smarter, and that starts with asking the questions that reveal hidden potential and drive meaningful change to attain growth.
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