What is a microbusiness? Many Americans operate home-based microbusinesses — a trend that has increased in the past few months. With people being furloughed and many brick-and-mortar businesses shuttering their doors nationwide, many resilient entrepreneurs have found innovative ways to …
Be Alert: Prevent a BITE Dog bites are an ongoing hazard for postal employees delivering the mail. More than 5,800 letter carriers were attacked in 2019 while trying to serve customers. “Be Alert: Prevent the BITE” is the theme for …
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Six Fewer Days True story. Years ago, I was so frantic about not having it all together for the holidays, my best friend came over and wrapped all my gifts for me. This was before I learned the life hack …
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Adulting for the Holidays The holidays are coming fast! We’ve been working hard and we’re ready. And once again we are “holiday-fying” this blog. For the next 14 weeks, this space will provide you with information that can help make …
I’m lucky to live in an area that’s populated with many small and local independently run businesses. I use the services of my neighborhood businesses every chance I get. I’ve come to truly admire the unrelenting spirit of entrepreneurism that …
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Small Business Marketing Solutions Small businesses are popping up online and in local neighborhoods across the nation at a remarkable pace. According to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, 30.2 million small businesses accounted for 99.9% of all businesses …
Marketing Technology Can Power Direct Mail and Digital Omnichannel Campaigns I am often asked how best to manage an omnichannel campaign that includes both online and offline channels. People have seen the stats on how direct mail drives digital engagement …
A Sprinkling of Magic Endures I grew up in a small town 20 miles south of Boston, on the South Shore. I was the youngest of four in my household so the holidays were always a special time. Every year, …
Favorite Holiday Traditions The holiday season always reminds me of special family memories growing up in Iowa. I was fortunate to have a large and closely knit extended family. Every Christmas Eve we celebrated with around 40 of my first cousins …
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Reflecting on the Magic of the Season When I was in kindergarten, I received my first race car set. My father and I skipped church that Sunday to put it together. This is one of my most favorite holiday memories …