Social Media – the good, the bad, the ugly

February 2nd, 2012

It has been a very interesting few weeks for me in regards to social media. It has reiterated to me the power that comes with using social media, and the choice that you, the media or a company has in…

The Griffins & The RED Project

January 19th, 2012
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Time again for another edition of Your Biz, Your Town..it sounds so official when I build it up like that. In all seriousness, this segment has me very excited due to the mission of the two organizations we are chatting…

A Grand Event

January 8th, 2012
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In the new year we had the privilege of being able to work with another woman-owned business, Grand Events LLC. Grand Events owner, Cecily Near puts on several events a year with the most recent being the Grand Rapids Antiques…

Reflect, Resolve and Ramp it up!

January 3rd, 2012
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I am not the type to continually wish people Happy New Year or make resolutions, however as a small business owner the new year is a time to reflect, resolve and ramp up your strategy.

At 834 we use the…

A letter to small businesses

December 19th, 2011

Dear Small Business Owner:

There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses.  In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a huge difference in the bottom line and contribute to a strong bottom line.   There are…