A few decades ago, there were only a handful of computers in the entire world. Today, many of us carry a computer in our pocket with more computing power than those earlier machines.
Spring is in full swing. Are your home improvement projects starting to pile up? Did your spring cleaning remind you how much you would love new floors?
We’ve been approached by a reporter at a major business publication who is interested in interviewing small business owners for the following stories…
Independent We Stand is proud to announce that Devoe Paint has signed on as the newest partner and sponsor of Independent We Stand. Devoe Paint is the latest high-profile business to join the momentum of this movement and they will work with co-sponsor STIHL Inc. to increase awareness about the benefits of buying local.
American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor reports that the majority of small business owners purchase and source products from other small businesses.
Despite the churn of small business success stories in the mainstream media, the long-term prognosis for local independent businesses in the U.S. is not ideal.
For anyone with any sense at all, a “partnership” with Wal-Mart really means loss of control; lower and lower costs; a cheapening of product quality; a diminishing of brand integrity; and, ultimately, the off-shoring of U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Wow! What a trip. Five cities in four states in seven days. 925+ miles. 14 – 16 hour days. New Orleans, Beloxi, Destin, Tallahassee, and Atlanta. And would do it all again in a heartbeat!
In today’s tough economy small businesses need to be creative in generating new clients. Here’s a thought – give back to your community! By getting involved in your community through non-profits, your local chamber or government; you would be getting word out about your company and products while helping your own community.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re showcasing the contributions of small business owners to their community. We conducted the Second Annual Independent We Stand Community Support Index, to gauge the level of involvement small businesses have with local charities.
