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Ensuring a Consistent Workforce
Bill Collins, SCORE Mentor, shares tips on addressing staffing shortages and how to minimize the impact on your business, including connecting with a SCORE Tip of the Mitt mentor.
7 Keys for a Successful Seasonal Business
Is your business the 1 in 6 categorized as seasonal? SCORE Mentor Patti Bayne Tomczak shares insights into finding success by leveraging your off season..
Finding Your Ideal Client (PART 2)
Guest expert Sarah George, Connective Consulting, continues her advice on how to find your ideal client with tips for a Story Brand framework to guide your efforts.
The Impact of TikTok on Small Businesses
SCORE Tip of the Mitt chapter mentor and chairperson Sharon Schappacher explains why TikTok is worth considering for your small business--users spent $2.3 billion on the app in 2021! Find out how your small business can join in.
Professional Bookkeeping and Quickbooks Certification
Check out this online certification program from North Central Michigan College. Get certified in QuickBooks and earn free access to QuickBooks Online for one year.
Let Your Brand Tell Your Story (Part 1)
Brand expert and marketing strategist Sarah George offers quick advice on storytelling and offers an overview of the tool Story Brand.
Welcome to Summertime !!!
It's summer and SCORE mentor Tim Timmer shares his perspective on the season and the opportunity to connect with a SCORE mentor.
4 Simple Website Updates for Better Google Results
It's summer ... and a good time to check on your website. As marketing expert Marcie Wolf explains "having a website is not a one-and-done process." In this post, Marcie offers tips for helping consumers find your busiess.
What’s Happening in Retail Sales
SCORE mentor Sharon Schappacher shares stats relating to retail sales and changing consumer behaviors and how to stay true to your customers.
What is the future of retail?
How is technology changing the way brands sell to consumers? SCORE mentor Herb Carlson has the info you need to stay on top of the changing brand technology
Tips to Grow Your Business
Here's some expert advice to help you grow your small business from Sarah George, owner of Connective Consulting. How to make sure you don't neglect your marketing plan with limited staff.
Delegate to Improve Retention, Morale, and Productivity
SCORE mentor Margo Johnson offers up some expert advice on the importance of delegating to increasing productivity and enhancing retention of top employees.