- 03 December 2020
- Public Relations
For Function Junction, being personable and attentive to their customers’ needs is their competitive edge, and helps them stand up against larger retailers doing a similar business. As part of our small business advice series, Rebecca and Mary shared seven tips for building strong relationships with customers both online and off.
- 30 November 2020
- Kayla Meier
As we near the end of 2020, we have an opportunity to look ahead to small business goals for the coming year. For many small business owners, one of these goals could be to open a brick and mortar location. There are many factors to consider before opening a physical store, especially during a pandemic, but with careful thought and planning, you can make the best decision for your business. Keep the following factors in mind when weighing the pros and cons of brick and mortar.
- 24 November 2020
- Public Relations
For the founders of BLK & Bold, it’s always the season to be jolly and give back to their communities. In fact, Rod and Pernell built community support into their small business’s mission statement, and are dedicated to making that social impact accessible to consumers everywhere.
- 23 November 2020
- Jelani Markus
As a small business, one of your best paths to success can be found in your own neighborhood. When you are seen as a reliable fixture within the community, you are more likely to see reliable traffic, which can result in a benefit to your bottom line. But how do you transform your business into a staple of your local community? The following four tips may help you reach that goal.
- 16 November 2020
- Leo Covey
Dr. John C. Crosby, co-founder of the mentorship organization Uncommon Individual Foundation, once said, “Mentorship is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction.” For small business owners who lead with both their hearts and minds, those are some powerful ingredients to tap into. At its core, mentorship is a rich relationship of trust, care, mutual respect and a myriad of other qualities that we should all strive to bring into the workplace every day.