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I was recently reminded of the power of a simple, inexpensive and easy marketing tool – the t-shirt. At a Wine Bloggers Conference in Oregon, we visited Willamette Valley Vineyards. [...]

Small businesses across the country are about to celebrate Independence Day with their customers with unique and fun promotions. Here are some to spark ideas of your own. Serving Those Who Serve [...]

Staying on top of what’s going on in your industry is an important part of being a successful and sustainable small business. Industry news provides insight into trends, new regulations or [...]

Customer comment cards. You see them along with your receipt from dinner, or next to the check-out at your favorite spa. Do you ever fill them out? Ever wonder what happens to that card? Does [...]

By the time a trend has gone mainstream, it’s usually on its way out. Here are 5 ways that you can you get ahead of the trends happening in your community and your industry. 1. Read. A lot. [...]

There are so many ways to show dear old dad that you care this Father’s Day – it’s hard to know where to start! Is good food the way to a dad’s heart? Or, maybe it’s quality time with you. Or, [...]

Father’s Day is coming up – how are you planning to celebrate with your customers? Special promotions for dads? Sharing gift ideas to make it easy for moms, kids, and friends? Or, [...]

Memorial Day is an American holiday observed the last Monday of May and honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military. In addition to being a solemn celebration – it also serves [...]