Hi there, everyone. Welcome to a very special edition of your business. It comes in between black friday and cyber monday. This year Small Business saturday is november 24th. Were coming to you from maplewood, new jersey. A storm battered states where Small Businesses need customers more than ever. Across the country in burbank, California Park section of that city, local retailers have banded together to revitalize not only sales but also their neighborhood. Normally the stores would be closing and the streets would be quiet. They call it ladies night out where people are coming out to celebrate and support the unique companies. I like to help. It makes me feel like im a part of the community. Bhu the park wasnt always like this. Just a couple of years ago the area known as antique alley was a ghost town. There was no extra money. They came up with the simple idea of staying up late one friday every month to have a party for the customers. Kathy said what do we do to get more women in
Small businesses are revitalizing the economy, and American Express open is here to help. Thats why were proud to present your business on msnb msnbc. Hi, there, everyone. Im j. J. Ramberg and welcome to your business this show dedicated to giving you tips and advice to help your Small Business grow. Entrepreneurial work spaces have come a long way from the original concept of cheap desk, internet access, and a business address. These membersonly hubs are popping up all over the country now helping startups get their businesses off the ground faster than ever, by offering education, mentorship and a community. Now even big businesses want to get into the act. Having small offices located within these spaces to keep their organizations fresh and tapped into these highenergy, innovative, environments. Were really standing on the brick of really the largest shift in the Workplace Dynamics that were seeing in 100 years. This is the Industrial Revolution of our time. And that revolution is
Small businesses are revitalizing the economy, and American Express open is here to help. Thats why were proud to present your business on msnb msnbc. Hi, there, everyone. Im j. J. Ramberg and welcome to your business this show dedicated to giving you tips and advice to help your Small Business grow. Entrepreneurial work spaces have come a long way from the original concept of cheap desk, internet access, and a business address. These membersonly hubs are popping up all over the country now helping startups get their businesses off the ground faster than ever, by offering education, mentorship and a community. Now even big businesses want to get into the act. Having small offices located within these spaces to keep their organizations fresh and tapped into these highenergy, innovative, environments. Were really standing on the brick of really the largest shift in the Workplace Dynamics that were seeing in 100 years. This is the Industrial Revolution of our time. And that revolution is
very conscious decisions about where they are spending their dollars. christine said the ripple effect from buying local is staggering especially when it s locally made products flying off the shelves. for every dollar you spend in a local business three is made for the community. to ensure success of lowcountry events, it promotes all of its members. the net work of local businesses that support each other is very important. this type of cooperation is here to stay. for many members, it s a different way of doing business. but now they wouldn t do it any other way. i think we ve gone past the point of competition and into collaboration now. and people understand the value of it. when we come back, we ll have had vice on increasing client el when transitioning from a part-time to full-time business. and how to get customers to forego technology and instead
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