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Partnering with a charity . . . Is it a good idea for your business?

Should your business partner with a non-profit? Well that depends. Why are you doing it and what do you hope to get out of it? In today’s market place with consumers bombarded with advertising and competitors in no short supply, some companies have turned to philanthropy to help them stand out. According to research, many … Continue reading »

Customers

What you need to know about Millennials for your business

Does your business target the Millennial buyer? If so, you may find this recent infographic, “Getting inside the Millennial Mind”, from Scarborough Research helpful. Three items caught my eye. First, Millennials are very into technology and shopping online. What does this mean for your business? You need to be where they are. Can you afford … Continue reading »

Research

That Darned Ivory Tower

Running a small business certainly is no easy task. Everything seems to eat up your time – personnel issues, administrative duties, legal compliance, never mind actually producing what you sell! It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities and lose track of the lifeblood of your business – your customer. While you … Continue reading »