10 Business Startup Tips From Shop Local Maven
Palm Harbor, FL – Ester Venouziou is an accidental business owner. The viral popularity of her “buy local” Facebook page convinced Venouziou to turn Local Shops1 into a business.
Fast forward five years. LocalShops1 is the leading membership-driven small business advocacy collective in the Tampa Bay region.
Small businesses get help with promotion, and shoppers get a nifty discount card as well as invitations to special events.
Social Connections
Anne Harrill founded Océanne, in part, to regain her voice after leaving her home in France. What evolved was a company that champions other women do the exact same. ✨ Read our Spring 2024 Cover Story here: giftshopmag.com/article/finding-joy-in-the-everyday-oceanne-empowers-women-through-bold-curated-m...![]()
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📸: Photo courtesy of Anne Harrill.
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