Posts by Jillian Smith
9 Success Strategies for Young Businesses
9 Success Strategies for Young Businesses November 27, 2023 Launching a business is a thrilling journey filled with possibilities and challenges. While no year is without challenges, the first few are particularly so for most businesses. Many naive owners think that if they can make it through the first year, their success is guaranteed. However,…
Read More16 Questions to Use to Prepare for Small Business Season Success
16 Questions to Use to Prepare for Small Business Season Success November 16, 2023 Do you find yourself wondering how you’re going to compete with larger, national stores with big marketing budgets and attractive loss leaders that bring in a crowd? How will you capture the attention of local shoppers, dinner, or service users? Well,…
Read MoreShould I Use AI for My Business?
Should I Use AI for My Business? November 14, 2023 AI is certainly the “Belle of the Ball” these days but it’s also coming under scrutiny. It can save businesses a lot of time, but many professionals are afraid of what the adoption might mean. Is it right for you and your business? First, unless…
Read More9 Tips for Creating an Instagrammable Small Business Season
9 Tips for Creating an Instagrammable Small Business Season November 7, 2023 The holiday season (and Small Business Season!) is upon us! It’s the perfect time to capitalize on the festive spirit to attract customers and boost sales. As a small business you also want to invite people to linger, especially if you’re in retail.…
Read MoreNot a Retail Biz? You Can Still Be a Strong Part of Small Business Season
Not a Retail Biz? You Can Still Be a Strong Part of Small Business Season November 1, 2023 The holiday season is upon us, and ’tis the season for shopping! As a small business owner, you might think that participating in the “Shop Local” movement or Small Business Season is reserved for retail and restaurant…
Read MoreIt’s Small Business Season: Support Local
It’s Small Business Season: Support Local November 1, 2023 Fulton County, Ind. – The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Small Business Season! Again this year, the Chamber is launching a program to support small business. Check out the Chamber’s Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ShopSmallINFultonCounty. Throughout the holiday shopping season, the Chamber is…
Read MoreSmall Business Owners Sought to Participate in Fulton County Shop Small Passport Program
Small Business Owners Sought to Participate in Fulton County Shop Small Passport Program October 31, 2023 Calling all Small Business Owners! The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging community members to support local business on Small Business Saturday and the two weeks following by hosting a Shop Small Passport Program as a way to…
Read MoreDon’t Have Time for Events? A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That.
Don’t Have Time for Events? A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. September 21, 2023 When I speak to small businesses about the local chamber, the businesses that have let their memberships lapse often make it sound like a gym membership. “I didn’t really use it.” What they’re missing when they make…
Read More10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer
10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer September 5, 2023 Ever notice how some offers are irresistible? You didn’t even know you needed the product or service. Then you saw the offer, and BANG!, you’re whipping out your credit card. This isn’t by accident. Someone down the line carefully created the offer that caused you…
Read MoreWhat in the World Does a Chamber of Commerce Do?
What in the World Does a Chamber of Commerce Do? August 29, 2023 If you walked into a crowded room and asked the question in the title of this article, what would you expect to hear? The chamber of commerce is like the government, right? No, it keeps track of business complaints. No, they’re…
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