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Small businesses are the heart of most communities and we always like to take a moment to acknowledge those favorite local shops. What are some of your favorite small businesses in your area that are worth a mention? Comment below and spread the word!! #supportlocal #albertasmallbusiness #calgary #yyc

Autumn proved a difficult season for Queenstown Lakes businesses with some reporting a 30% drop in profits. The shoulder season has returned with a vengeance according to the results of the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce latest quarterly business confidence survey. #lwb #lakesweeklybulletin #queenstownnews #queenstownbusiness #businessnews

Shopping locally allows you to directly invest in your community, and Small Business Saturday is the perfect day to support local businesses🛍️🌟 Happy Shopping!   Don’t forget to check out which local businesses are offering exclusive discounts today 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gyBEgmDU   #TogetherWeSucceed #ChamberofCommerce #ArlingtonTX #KeepItLocalArlington #SmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessSaturday

Utah is home to more than 324,000 Small Businesses - 99% of all the businesses in the state. These local businesses contribute significantly to the local economy. Utahns can expect to see local shops and restaurants at The Point in the coming years. What local brands would YOU like to see at The Point?? #ShopSmall #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessUtah #MakingThePoint #ProgressAtThePoint #ThePointUtah #ShopLocal #UtahBusiness #UtahRealEstate

Hoping this marks the first sign that the Government recognises creeping employer costs and burdens that have been heaped upon employers at little or no cost to the government. Whilst we continue to strive to make our jobs more attractive , recent increases in Employer PRSI (and increasing every year for 3 years), Sick Leave Allowances (again a wedge approach with increases over 3 years) and an extra Public Holiday all add 'Straws to the Camel's Back'. These initiatives must be paid for from dwindling SME margins, which makes it harder to do business successfully. Let's never forget we are an open economy that must compete globally if we are to sustain strong employment and attractive jobs.

Want you keep your holiday shopping dollars 'local'? How about keeping those dollars in the hands of your fellow Dolphins who own small businesses? Follow this link to find small business owners who are Le Moyne alumni! https://lnkd.in/eCV232Uu #lemoyne #shop #shoplocal #smallbusiness

For every dollar spent at a small business, more than two-thirds stays in the local economy, supporting jobs and our communities. This holiday season, let’s show some love to #CookCounty and #Chicago small businesses! What local shops, restaurants, and beyond are you supporting? Tag them in the comments below and help spread the word! ⬇️ #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #SmallBusinessSource

“The car’s been stolen.” Picture this, if you will. I am standing on a street corner in a city I hardly know, in floods of tears, looking at the space where I left my car, whilst on the phone to husband #1. “The car’s been stolen,” I sob, “and I don’t know what to do.” We’d been in Portugal for little over a year and Red Box was about 6 months old when I went to my first BNI breakfast meeting. I hardly spoke a word of Portuguese, but there I was in a crowd of people, managing lots of unknowns, giving it a go. Two hours later, I am standing on the street, sem carro. Suffice it to say that the car had been towed, not stolen, as I had parked in a tow zone. To be fair, it was very dark, in an area of a city I really didn’t know and at 6.30am, I was probably still half asleep. Several hysterical conversations and €250 euros later, I retrieve the car from the police impound. Starting a business and moving overseas are very similar. It’s a steeplechase, rather than a 100m sprint. There are lots of obstacles in your way, and it’s how you approach and manage them, surpass and then thrive that matters. Stamina, resilience, self-deprecation and a thick skin are good tools to have in your box, whether that’s as an immigrant or a business owner. 20 years after we moved and 18 years after Red Box was officially formed, I still live in Portugal and Red Box is a boutique, bijou business, taking care of frazzled business owners and CEOs. When you’re looking for an experienced executive administrator for your team, do consider me. As well as running my own business, I also have 15 years experience of working in office management, team administration and family offices. My retainer rate is £875 until 1 February 2025. Then it goes up to £900/month. Lock in your support now by signing up for a ‘no onward commitment’ 3-month contract for £2525. Offer ends 20 December 2024. DM me here or schedule in a 1:1 no commitment chemistry call here https://lnkd.in/eEkK5zXM Not ready to commit? Join my mailing list and we can keep in touch that way https://lnkd.in/dpzbkxYB #virtualassistant #businesssupport #time

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🎥 Exciting News! 🎥 Join me as we sit down with 1 half of Business Partners David Verschoor and Ahu Sozer, the inspiring owners of Conscientious Coffee ☕️. David shares the incredible importance of community, the meaningful work they do, and the profound impact of our support. His key message to fellow business owners: never be afraid to ask for help. When Conscientious Coffee needed assistance with property and rent negotiations, Geoffrey stepped in and connected them with Property Advice Services (PAS). PAS offers a comprehensive 'one stop shop' for commercial property advice, providing invaluable support to businesses like David's. Curious about how Grow London Local can assist your business? Check out the video and contact me to learn more. #GrowLondonLocal #CommunitySupport #BusinessAdvice #PropertyAdvice #ConscientiousCoffee #SmallBusinessSupport #PAS