Indie Thoughts Guest Blog Post –“Celebrate Earth Day The Local Way”
Cathy Kumar is the owner and operator of Southwest Green Building Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Based on her knowledge and experience in owning an environmentally focused business, Cathy offers...
View ArticleSome of The Most Influential Buy Local Campaigns
By Alex Gladu, IWS Content Team It’s no secret that buy local campaigns are making a difference in the small business community. These campaigns drive consumers away from national chains and toward...
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It’s Time for A Noise Canceling App for Business Owners!
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! Consumer Noise Every day, consumers click the...
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Ghouls and Ghosts Deserve Local Treats on Halloween
The leaves are falling and the weather is cooling, and with the changing season comes the familiar hoots and howls of Halloween. Before the doorbell rings with eager trick or treaters, you can make a...
View ArticleFinding Big Support for Small Businesses
By: Alex Gladu Local businesses rely on loyal customers, neighbors and other individuals to keep them going, but they’re still missing out on some big consumers. Hopefully, that will soon change,...
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Volunteering Is Good for Your Small Business
Source: Intuit Small Business Blog By: Lee Polevoi Think that donating your time to a worthy cause will benefit you personally but not professionally? Think again. Engaging in activities that support...
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Show Your Love For Local This Valentine’s Day
Last Valentine’s Day, the National Retail Federation projected that the average person would spend $130.97 on gifts for their loved ones, reaching a total of $18.6 billion nationwide.* While the...
View Article7 Ways to Keep Customers Coming Back to Your Small Business
Source: Huffington Post By: Melinda Emerson You worked hard putting together a marketing plan to spread the word about your small business — to drive customers to your door. The next task is to figure...
View ArticleDos And Don’ts Of Social Media
By: Brad Crader, CDC-BME STIHL Distributor Picture: Brad Crader in front of Jay’s Bar-B-Q in Marble Hill, MO You can find tons of articles and solutions on how to be successful on social media. But...
View Article3 Takeaways from the 2013 National Independent Business Survey
The results of the 2013 National Independent Business Survey are in – and with great news for small businesses nationwide. After surveying more than 2,600 independent businesses nationwide, the...
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