Local Business

Over the past several years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of three thousand residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food system unlike anything else in America.

After travelling the whole world, can exploring a single map ever be enough? Adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year investigating the small map around his own home. Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of city lights and the hum of busy roads, satisfy his wanderlust? Could a single map provide a lifetime of exploration?

The Huck Finn of foreign correspondents provides a colorful account of old Honolulu, the island nobility, the City of Refuge on the Kona coast, and the active volcano of Kilauea. These selections of Mark Twain's newspaper dispatches are both charming and informative. The light touch of the great humorist is seldom missing as he reveals the "loveliest fleet of islands that lie anchored in any ocean".

Embark on a transformative journey with "Guardians of Integrity," a strategic blueprint meticulously crafted for C-Suite executives and Compliance leaders navigating the complexities of modern business. In this invaluable guide, Matej Pollick draws upon a wealth of real-world experiences, ethical philosophy, and insights from the forefront of business literature. This book transcends the conventional boundaries of leadership literature, offering a seamless integration of integrity, ethics, and compliance standards tailored for organizations of all sizes. Through practical examples and ...

As a small business owner in Michigan, you know that your state is unique - and that means your business has the potential to offer something truly special to your customers. But how can you tap into that potential and market your small business by "Marketing the Michigan Way"? "Marketing the Michigan Way" is a set of strategies and techniques that help small businesses in Michigan connect with their customers by leveraging the unique culture, history, and local attractions of the state. This includes identifying local points of interest, integrating them into your marketing and sales ...

Dive into the dynamic world of local advertising with "Local Advertising Triumph", your definitive and comprehensive guide to navigating the news aggregator landscape. This book is designed to turn you into a savvy advertiser, ready to capitalize on the potential within your local businesses and revolutionize your advertising strategy. Understanding the local advertising ecosystem is paramount, a fact which "Local Advertising Triumph" emphasizes right from the first chapter. It offers a nuanced understanding of news aggregator websites and their role in local advertising, preparing you for ...

Unlock the sweet potential of your honey business with Marketing Your Honey. This comprehensive eBook is a must-have guide for anyone looking to elevate their honey brand from a local favorite to a global sensation. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or a newcomer to the honey market, this book will provide you with the strategies and tools you need to thrive in the competitive world of honey sales. Start by defining your unique honey brand, understanding your selling propositions, and creating a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience. Learn about the different ...

ACCELERATE: The Ultimate Guide for FRANCHISEES to Maximize Local Marketing and Boost Sales Are you a local franchise owner struggling with marketing and sales? Do you face limited resources and budget constraints, as well as competition from other businesses in your local area? Are you challenged with attracting and retaining customers? Do you struggle to create a consistent and cohesive marketing and sales plan, or measure the effectiveness of your efforts? If so, ACCELERATE is here to help. ACCELERATE is designed for B2B and B2C brands and Franchisees to help reignite their passion and ...

All you wanted to do is help people, but you realize there’s a lot more to running a business. Maybe you got a holistic certification, then an LLC, and then you tried to create some buzz to help people and make money, but only to find out later that your business is still trudging along on life support. If you’re like most holistic practitioners, you probably thought that your passion for helping people would equate to owning a profitable business. Sadly, it doesn’t. If you are a practitioner who has a service you want to provide to the public as a first-time local business owner, and...

Inheriting her aunt's historic beachfront hotel should have been Vanessa Lewis's chance at a fresh start. But returning to Isabel Island means facing two ghosts from her past—her aunt's legacy, and Wesley Anders, her childhood best friend who broke her heart fifteen years ago. Now a decorated Marine Captain, Wesley is temporarily stationed at the local base, and he's just as infuriatingly handsome as he was the summer everything she thought she knew about their friendship changed. Between his offer to help renovate the hotel and their undeniable chemistry, Vanessa finds herself falling ...

Marketing experts John Quelch and Katherine Jocz offer a new way to think about place in every strategic decision - from how to leverage consumer associations with locations to where to position products on the shelf. They explore case studies such as Nike and The Apple Store, which use place in creative ways. Drawing on a blend of hard data and engaging anecdotes, this audiobook will help any business - from global mega-brands to boutique, small town stores - influence customers more effectively.

Bottled water is on the verge of becoming the most popular beverage in the country. But what's the cost of all this water for us and for the environment? In this eye-opening book, Elizabeth Royte does for water what Michael Pollan did for food: She examines the people, machines, economies, and cultural trends that surround it on its journey from distant aquifers to our supermarkets and homes.

This book explores how small businesses can thrive in the fast-changing world of online commerce. It begins by uncovering digital opportunities that most entrepreneurs overlook. Readers learn how to break away from outdated practices that hold them back. The journey continues with practical steps to create a brand identity that truly resonates. The book demystifies technology, showing how to use it without feeling overwhelmed. It reveals ways to build genuine customer relationships that foster loyalty. Readers discover how to use data to make smarter choices and compete with industry giants...

Discover how to create high converting Just Listed & Just Sold postcards that generate more leads. This book reveals my techniques to send effective just listed and just sold postcards, get more business and close more deals, and will help you to stop feeling like you are wasting money on postcards! I'll also give away 75 of my top templates in the appendix of this book! A word of caution: Before I dive in, I want you to know who this book is NOT for: this book is NOT for postcard printing companies, because I reveal in this book why your postcards don’t work and leave the agents feeling ...

Achieve Market Domination through Digital Marketing, Even with Limited Time and Budget. Are you a small business owner with big dreams, feeling overwhelmed by the maze of digital marketing? You’re not alone. Many small business owners struggle to keep up with SEO, social media, and online advertising while juggling daily operations. This game-changing guide simplifies digital marketing, turning struggles into strengths and helping you scale like never before.

But like any art industry, there’s competition, dos and don’ts, and tricks of the trade that no one likes to tell. Achieving that music dream seems out of reach, and the overwhelming reality of building your music career can sap the joy out of your beloved passion.

How did you get here, reading this book? You may have been looking for information on how search engine optimization (SEO) works or something similar. Whether you got to reading this through a search on Google, Bing, Yahoo, or another search engine to get this book, I'm delighted you're here to learn about SEO. In this case, you most likely used the Amazon search bar. That, too, is a search engine, similar to Google and Binge. The same ideas apply to all search engines. One of the most often asked questions is, "What is SEO, and how does it work?" Search engine optimization, or SEO, may be ...

Americans agree on very little these days, but red state conservatives and blue state progressives can agree on one critical point: Wall Street can no longer be trusted. Yet most of us continue to invest our money in the stocks and bonds of Fortune 500 companies, transferring our capital far from where we live and work. Local investing expert Michael Shuman offers another alternative.

SEO Mastery: Unlocking the Potential of Powerful Tools and Strategies for High Rankings and Time-Saving Success is an extensive and authoritative guidebook that delves deep into the fascinating world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). In this comprehensive volume, readers embark on an enlightening journey that equips them with the knowledge and expertise to harness the full potential of SEO tools and strategies, empowering them to achieve high rankings and save valuable time in the process. Within the pages of "SEO Mastery," you'll discover a carefully curated selection of cutting-edge ...

What if you could become the name everyone whispers when it’s time to move—without ever cold-calling, door-knocking, or faking enthusiasm at networking events? In The Neighborhood Whisperer, veteran real estate mentor Kevin Shirley introduces a radically human approach to local visibility, trust-building, and authentic marketing. This isn’t a book about farming postcards or lead funnels. It’s about weaving yourself into the emotional and social fabric of a neighborhood so naturally that you become unforgettable—not because you’re loud, but because you belong. Drawing on three ...