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GHTA Adds New Benefit For Members
Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), whose mission is to lead and transform the gift and home industry, ensuring its long term health and viability, has announced a new educational... more »
Brandwise Hires New VP Of Marketing And Communications
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Brandwise, Inc., the leading business technology provider in the Gift and Home Industry, is pleased to announce it has hired Paul Bishop as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In this newly... more »
Stores Can Now Set $10 Minimum On Credit Card Sales
How many times have you walked into a store — particularly a mom and pop shop — and saw some note taped in front of the cash register that says you can't pay with a... more »
Small Businesses Get Needed Guidance At Diversity Center
Sometimes small businesses just need a little guidance and the right connections to grow.Entrepreneur Eduardo Castillo wants the recently created Arizona Diversity Business Center to be one place they can get the help they need.The... more »
Gift Shop Helps Residents Of Josephine Sunset Home
STANWOOD -- If you are feeling down, just walk into the small gift shop at Josephine Sunset Home.One of the four volunteers keeping the shop open six days a week will put a smile on... more »
8 Tech Trends Businesses Should Jump On
Sometimes the worst of times are the best of times. Case in point: Small businesses can nab some great technological values this year for a minimal investment. Take PCs, where competition for the small-business dollar... more »
Meridian Township Corridor Bustling With Retail Projects
MERIDIAN TWP. - A burst of activity along the Grand River Avenue retail corridor is leading to new and larger businesses, and eventually new jobs.Kellie's Consignments has recently expanded in Okemos and plans are in... more »
Small Business Owners Benefit From Tax Concessions
While the majority of businesses are subject to the standard corporate tax rate (currently 28%), very few business owners realise that there are two dispensations, available only to small businesses, that entail a number of... more »
One-Of-A-Kind Gift Shop
As you enter the artistic doors of the Rocking Horse Gift Shoppe, the front counter reads: "Where your story begins."As you continue to browse the bright, friendly and quaint gift shop, you certainly could get... more »
New Gift Shop To Open Downtown In April
After 24 years, it's safe to say that Nancy Cartolano has established herself as a longtime resident of Frankfort. Now she looks to add that longtime distinction to another label: local business owner.Cartolano, along with... more »
Florist Known For Event Decor To Go Solo, Add Retail Shop
Flowers aren't the only things that will blossom this spring.On May 1, Bill Chisnell will open his own shop and flower design company, Bill Chisnell Productions, at 1111 Penn Ave. in the Strip District. After... more »
City Shows Small Businesses Where To Find Assistance
Are you thinking about starting a business, but don't know how to set it up?Or is your existing business hitting a rough patch in this tight economy?There is help for small businesses ranging from financial... more »
