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Buying local has become a way of life for many consumers. It’s a growing trend that has only just begun to permeate communities across the country, yet it has already delivered big success for local businesses. If you haven’t already been convinced, here’s a look at why you should be more vocal about buying local.
South Park, San Diego held their 50th Walkabout celebration on Comic-Con Weekend, July 26. The event purpose has been to bring small businesses, in one town, together for a night; to boost sales, and community support. Here’s how the event began.
If ever there was a need to be able to filter signal from noise, it’s right now, in today’s out-of-control world of social media and digital marketing!
Buying local from independent businesses can make a positive environmental impact alongside the economic and social benefits. You can almost wrap it up in one word – transportation.
Even though St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, that won’t stop millions of Americans from celebrating the Irish holiday!
The results of the 2013 National Independent Business Survey are in – and with great news for small businesses nationwide.
Think that donating your time to a worthy cause will benefit you personally but not professionally? Think again.
Local businesses rely on loyal customers, neighbors and other individuals to keep them going, but they’re still missing out on some big consumers.
You’ve succeeded in getting a social media strategy in place, you’re sharing amazing, relevant content – and then WHAM! Someone posts a negative comment, and you feel like all of the wind has been let out of your sails.
What are your plans for growing your business in the new year? When we posed this question in the past, you told us that you wanted to do things like expand your market reach, focus on getting more repeat customers, or introduce new products and services.
