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How to prepare for Small Business Saturday

By on November 7, 2018 in News, Tips & Advice
Since 2010, small businesses have been officially involved in the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping frenzy with Small Business Saturday. As a local, small business this day may be daunting and intimidating. Whether it is your first Small Business Saturday or your eighth, here are 7 helpful tips to best prepare your business.
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Minimum wage protection? Maybe, maybe not.

By on November 18, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Polls show that the majority of U.S. voters want to see the minimum wage raised. Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick explains why the debate raises just as many questions as it does answers.
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So you’re stranded on a desert island…

By on March 3, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Think your company is too small for marketing? Blogger Brad Miller tells you why you're wrong.
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Will your retail business exist in the next five years?

By on February 6, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Finding efficiencies in your store will allow you to spend more time working on your business not in your business. Blogger and entrepreneur Melody Campbell explains.
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Should I take on a business partner? (part 1)

By on March 7, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Guest post from Laura Schmitz Being a counselor at the Milwaukee Small Business Development Center, I am often asked for advice by small business start-ups… more...
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