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Resources to help small businesses survive and thrive.
The Products You Need to Streamline Your Creative Business
As a small business owner (especially when you are just starting out), you wear many hats, and I’m not talking about the fashionable ones. As an owner, you’re not only the boss— you’re the intern, janitor, operations manager, customer service, accountant, product specialist, marketing assistant and don’t forget you’re also in charge of shipping and receiving. Running a business isn’t for the faint of heart. I admire everyone and anyone who puts their dreams into action and works hard to make a business happen.
Small Business Profile: How Lucy Bergstrom Creates One-of-a-Kind Products for Her Two Businesses with Cricut
Lucy knew she wanted to own a vintage shop from a young age. When shopping with her mom as a young teen, she exclaimed, "I want my own store one day." Lucy relished the fact that the store she visited with her mom had its own aesthetic, its own brand, its own vision. Everything was curated. Every piece was unique. Now, about a decade later, the vintage shop she always dreamed of is one of two successful businesses she has started.
How Your Local Chamber Can Help Your Business Grow
So, you’ve started a business in your community and are excited to welcome your first customers! As you plan your growth strategy, don’t forget about local organizations that can help, such as the Chamber of Commerce.
Ina's Top 10 Podcasting Tips
Podcasts are everywhere! In fact, 41 percent of the US population listens to podcasts at least once a month. How can you make sure to meet your audience where they are and start using podcasts to market your business and grow your brand? We asked Ina Coveney for her top 10 podcasting tips to get you started.
Black Woman-Owned Business Profile: Sip Herbals
In this series, we connect with a diverse group of small business owners across the country to hear their stories – from overcoming hardship to the achievements that have allowed them to grow. There is no doubt that it has been a challenging time for business owners, and through elevating their voices we aim to provide advice, support and inspiration for small businesses everywhere. More resources like our Community Business Directory can be found here. Today we are speaking with Orleatha Smith, co-owner of Sip Herbals, a Black Woman-Owned Business.
Working
This is the new work. Tips and information on how to work better, wherever you are.
Creating an Inspiring WFH Space: An Interview with Stylist Layla Gunning
With so many of us working from home these days, having a place to call your own is incredibly important. It’s where you can tune out distractions, focus on your day’s to-do’s and make the workday magic happen. But there’s more to it than just the desk and chair, it’s everything you surround yourself with that helps you create your best work. And to really make the most of any space, we’re chatting with Prop Stylist Layla Gunning on how she creates an inspiring WFH space.
Learning
This is the new school. Education in the (virtual) classroom and beyond.
3 Summer Learning Activities for the Kiddos
I’m sharing the steps to a really easy and fun summer activity for the kiddos, along with pictures of two other activities we plan on doing in the next few weeks that I know your kids will love too!
Discovering a Hands-On Approach to Learning
In 2011 I graduated with my master’s degree from Boston College and a passion for teaching young children. I never could have guessed, over a decade ago, that my path to where I am today would involve leaving a career in teaching to gain clarity on how I could best use my gifts to serve others. I never could have guessed that leaving teaching would be the first of many steps to finding my way back.
Sensory Learning with Sand!
Hands-on learning can be a successful tool to help children who struggle with more traditional approaches and can help any student feel more engaged. Tactile activities can even help with literacy development. How can you start incorporating this hands-on approach to enhance your child or student's learning and development plan this sumnmer? One word: SAND!
