Small Business Tips for the New Year

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AMIBA has a great list of tips for making Small Business Week a success , and American Express has some great examples of how entire communities have created memorable events around these campaigns . I’ve seen everything from community breakfast kickoffs in Michigan to jazz bands in Louisiana to Santa Claus coming to town on a riverboat in California. Working with participating neighborhood businesses can transform your town or city into a holiday wonderland on this special day, and if your community isn’t already involved, this year’s research can prepare you for a call for applications for next year’s program.


Unless your town is really small enough that all the usa number data already know every business there, make 2019 the year you put the internet to work for you and your community. Even small-town businesses have news and promotions they want to share on the web, and don’t forget the influx of new neighbors and travelers who need guidance in finding you. In big cities, every resident and visitor needs help navigating the local business scene.

Try these tips for growth in the new year:

Expand your vision of great customer service to include the fact that almost all of your neighbors are searching for solutions to their problems on the internet every day. A combination of online and offline customer service is your key to becoming a problem solver who wins profitable, loyal patrons. Read what the local customer service ecosystem looks like in 2019 .