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What is BBB Accreditation? [Yes – It Still Matters in 2024]
As a business owner or manager, it’s vital to have BBB accreditation. Here’s everything you need to know to become …
Top 70+ Business Ideas for Women [Tips From Female Entrepreneurs]
Looking for ideas for your next business venture? Keep reading! Starting a business can be exciting yet intimidating at the …
Is it Alright to Say “Happy Memorial Day?”
15 things small businesses can say instead of “happy Memorial Day” As a human, you may have an instinct to …
7 Reasons Why You Need to Shop Local and Support Local Businesses
Want to support small businesses? Let’s show you how! When you shop local, you keep money in your community. The …
Google My Business 101
Discover how you can leverage Google My Business to grow your business Businesses worldwide are always seeking new ways to …
These 5 tips can boost your success as a small business during the holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. It’s already December, which means it’s just a matter of weeks until Christmas. As a …
100 Small Business Ideas to Kickstart Your Journey
Looking to start a small business? Let’s explore a few small business ideas Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging …
Do You Know the History of Old Mill Tasty Shop? Here’s How One of Wichita’s Favorite Local Businesses Got Started
The story of beloved restaurant, Old Mill Tasty Shop, provides a clear lesson on why it’s important to support local …
Think you know all the ways to stay in the local-business loop? Follow BuyLocalWichita: The Newest Way to Support Local Wichita Businesses
Buy Local Wichita was created to encourage Wichita residents to shop local for great deals. Learn about the new website …
Anna Reeve Posts
What is BBB Accreditation? [Yes – It Still Matters in 2024]
As a business owner or manager, it’s vital to have BBB accreditation. Here’s everything you need to know to become …
Top 70+ Business Ideas for Women [Tips From Female Entrepreneurs]
Looking for ideas for your next business venture? Keep reading! Starting a business can be exciting yet intimidating at the …
7 Reasons Why You Need to Shop Local and Support Local Businesses
Want to support small businesses? Let’s show you how! When you shop local, you keep money in your community. The …
Google My Business 101
Discover how you can leverage Google My Business to grow your business Businesses worldwide are always seeking new ways to …
100 Small Business Ideas to Kickstart Your Journey
Looking to start a small business? Let’s explore a few small business ideas Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging …
Do You Know the History of Old Mill Tasty Shop? Here’s How One of Wichita’s Favorite Local Businesses Got Started
The story of beloved restaurant, Old Mill Tasty Shop, provides a clear lesson on why it’s important to support local …
Think you know all the ways to stay in the local-business loop? Follow BuyLocalWichita: The Newest Way to Support Local Wichita Businesses
Buy Local Wichita was created to encourage Wichita residents to shop local for great deals. Learn about the new website …
Meet the Acumen Connections team–and check out their favorite blogs (bonus!)
The friendly payment processor team at Acumen Connections wants businesses to grow. Here they share their favorite small business resources …
These 5 hot tips can boost your 4th of July sales + free ad templates
Preparing your business for Independence Day weekend? Check out these patriotic 4th of July ad ideas for your small business …
Renee McBride Posts
Is it Alright to Say “Happy Memorial Day?”
15 things small businesses can say instead of “happy Memorial Day” As a human, you may have an instinct to …
These 5 tips can boost your success as a small business during the holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. It’s already December, which means it’s just a matter of weeks until Christmas. As a …
Meet the Local Payment Processor Serving Wichita
Most payment processors have the sole goal of processing credit cards. Acumen Connections does more to serve the Wichita community …
Small Business Saturday Might Be Different: Here’s What to Expect
How to maximize sales without compromising health and safety on Small Business Day This year, in a word: overwhelming. Holiday …
The Value of Shopping Local is Not Just About Money
When possible, I try to eat at local restaurants. These local restaurants tend to be smaller than the big brands …
7 Ways To Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19 To Do Today
Many people are being affected in cities that are under a shelter-at-home order. Business owners and employees are having a …
How a Successful Seasonal Business Spends its Off-Season
Seasonal businesses face a lot of challenges. With seasonal fluctuations in sales, you’re probably wondering how other stores are able …
The Power of the Marquee Sign Stands the Tests of Time
There are lots of benefits to local advertising. Some of these benefits include getting seen by hundreds of local customers, …
Ariel Westphal Posts
4 Key Ways Businesses Connect With Customers
Four fundamentals to make your business feel like a real person Starbucks is pretty standard for coffee. But Starbucks does …
Small Businesses Fight Coronavirus, Too
How Companies of All Sizes Are Joining the Fight Against Coronavirus As the pandemic continues, so does the relentless news …
Seasonal Trends by Industry: Use These Calendars to Align for Success
Seasonal fluctuations in business can affect sales. Take the reigns by using these seasonal business trends to improve your marketing …
Small Business Saturday Rakes in $20B: Here’s How to Prepare
Small Business Saturday is a great way to support local business, including your own. You can thank American Express for …
6 Facebook Business Page Tips to Win New Customers
We have talked in length about the importance of your business having a presence on social media. While some social …
The Best Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Wichita, KS
“When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween…” It’s already October, and that means Halloween …
The National Fireworks Association’s 2018 Trade Show was a Hit in Wichita, KS
An In-Depth Look at the Fireworks Focused Expo Held in Wichita, KS In mid-September, the National Fireworks Association, or NFA, …
The Undecided Future of Century II
“The best way to predict the future is to create it…” Perhaps one of the most defining structures in Wichita, …
The Best New Businesses of 2018 in Wichita, Ks
Shining a spotlight on some of the best new additions to our city… We’re a little more than halfway through …
Acumen Connection Posts
The Steps that Made Primal a Small Business Success
Small businesses help each other. Primal joined payment processor Acumen Connections in January, after its owners formed a bond with …
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