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Ask the experts: Local marketing gurus offer their best advice to businesses
How can I get more exposure for my small business with very little money?Drew Janes: Business owners looking to stretch their marketing dollars with big money results should look to one of two things: social... more »
AngelStar’s New Product Set Celebrates a Mother’s Love
Morgan Hill, CA -- AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored inspirational products and Worry Stones˙, introduces its Angel and Baby Box and Stone Set to its Box and Stone... more »
Winter Olympic Souvenirs Sell Out Fast
In downtown Vancouver, one of the biggest attractions is not an Olympic venue - it's a department store. The Hudson's Bay company store is the only official Vancouver Olympic store, and fans are willing to... more »
New ‘beautique’ in Turner
A self-described "hometown girl" has opened a new business in Turner — and coined a new catch phrase for her eclectic shop.Danielle Adams of Turner opened Sweet Country Salon at 5255 Boise St. SE, Turner,... more »
Shop Mom & Pop
It wasn't your typical valentine.Sure, it had a heart on it. But the sentiment wasn't "Be mine" or "How do I love thee?" or even "Happy Valentine's Day!" It was "Small businesses have big hearts."It... more »
Mediterranean Market in Middleburg Heights offers a whole new world of ‘old-world’ favorites
One of the nicest things about northeast Ohio is its ethnic diversity. This area is home to thousands of people whose heritage comes from the Mediterranean, and that was the inspiration for opening the Mediterranean... more »
Reality pops the Twitter bubble
Tax accountants aren't usually known for their sparkling personalities, but don't tell that to Nick Rizzi. The founder and chief executive of Brooklyn-based Smart Tax joined Twitter last year in order to inject some charm... more »
Focus on Facebook to Drive Social Success
Every merchant is talking about social media, and there plenty of opinions about how to do it right. We thought it was important to check in with customers to get their thoughts.As part of a... more »
National Stationery Show Welcomes Return of Key Industry Leaders to Create Dynamic Robust 2010 Market
White Plains, NY — The National Stationery Show® (NSS), the industry's source for greeting cards, social stationery and related lifestyle products, welcomes the return of several of the industry's most celebrated and distinguished companies. Taking place... more »
Gift store rises from the ashes
An Ipswich business has risen from the ashes one year after being destroyed by fire.Finicky Furniture and Gifts was gutted after an electrical fault sparked a blaze on February 15 last year.Owner Wayne Freeman said... more »
Alma DECA students tops in retail, community support
Reading, writing and retail?Yes, retail.Alma marketing students are learning all three, while working in the school's award-winning store, Aire-looms. The irony of the misspelled name is not lost on the students, but it's catchy. And... more »
Chocolate and flower shops busy for Valentine’s Day
Procrastinating romantics were out in full force Saturday, using the final day before Valentine's Day to pick out the perfect gifts to please their sweethearts."Valentine's Day is a last-minute holiday," said Gayle Harte, owner of... more »
