Time for a Change: Tips to Strengthen and Rejuvenate Your Business
When you own a business, it's important to regularly assess your company for financial and operational weaknesses. Why? Because if left unchecked, these weaknesses can jeopardize the future of your business. The good news is that there are steps you can take to identify and resolve these weaknesses before they cause irreparable damage. Look for Inefficiencies If your company's operations are inefficient, it's likely costing you time and money. One way to streamline operations is to
News Release: State Bid for Records Management, Storage, Archiving, and Moving Services
State Purchasing has posted an Intent to Bid (ITP) in COMMBUYS for Records Management, Storage, Archiving, and Moving Services under bid FAC126. There are no documents at this time but more information and documents should be available in March or April for a submission date of 5/18/2023 <2:00 PM. If interested please call me, Bill Funk, at wjfunk18@gmail.com.
How Small Business Owners Can Get (and Keep) the Attention of Busy Consumers in Cape Ann
As a small business owner in Cape Ann, you know that it takes more than a great product or service to be successful. You also need to find ways to get the attention of busy consumers and turn them into loyal customers. Luckily, there are a few key strategies you can use to make this happen. Keep reading to learn more.Come Up with a Marketing Strategy One of the most important things you can do to turn busy consumers into loyal customers is to include a marketing strategy in your business plan. This will
Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season as a Small Business Owner
As Hardware Retailing notes, the holidays are a time when many people like to shop locally and support small businesses. While this can be a busy and profitable time for small businesses, it can also be chaotic and stressful. With that in mind, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce put together some tips to help you prepare your business for the holiday season so that you can make the most of it.Get to Decorating Decorating the storefront can be a great way to attract attention to your business and
Becoming an Entrepreneur in the Post-Pandemic World: A Brief Guide
The hullabaloo from the pandemic is finally dying down and the world is breathing a sigh of relief. The post-pandemic recovery is in full swing, reports Adweek, with consumers feeling more optimistic and willing to loosen their purse strings. This means now is a great time to launch a new business: You could potentially make it big riding on the post-pandemic feel-good recovery wave. Here is what budding entrepreneurs should know about starting a business in these conditions. Get a handle on