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Magnificent Money Making Menus Your Menu Can Be Both Magnificent & A Money MakerGreetings!   Have you been looking at your menu thinking, “This is a fantastic menu - why aren’t we making money?” You’re not alone. But - there is a way to get back in the green!...

It's Resource Monday! 72% of Customers Share a Positive Experience with 6 or More PeopleGood afternoon all!  It's "Resource Monday"! On this snowy day, I’ve been reflecting on all of the interesting folks I’ve met over the last 6 months and how every business offers a...

How Online Communities Create Repeat BusinessHere's what Village Grant Recipient Nicole Golden said about her experience with the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready learning dashboard..."How online communities create repeat customers" learning module was very...

Find Your Customers By First Knowing WHO They AreIf you’re looking at your sales figure for the month and wondering why sales aren’t stronger, then this is a good time to reassess what is Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). To get clear on your ICP: Be certain that your...

Showing Excellence in Customer ServiceDouble down on empathy?  Given the nature of the holidays customers may be feeling stressed and anxious. For those time-crunched customers, a little empathy can go a long way. When issues need resolving, remember to accommodate...

Giving thanks for the many diverse small businesses in our local communities. Feeling grateful :)Thank you everyone for sharing your ideas, beautiful products and services over the last six months! Village launched this past September 2022. Since then we’ve been...

Get the small business help and advice you need. Right in your backyard!Good evening! A very common question from you all is, “How do I distinguish my product from others?”  In the small business Startup world, we call this your “Unique Value Proposition.”    ...

Magnificent Money Making Menus Your Menu Can Be Both Magnificent & A Money MakerGreetings!   Have you been looking at your menu thinking, “This is a fantastic menu - why aren’t we making money?” You’re not alone. But - there is a way to get back in the green!...

Why Selecting the Right Legal Structure Matters5 with ChrisSmall business owners and entrepreneurs!  Take note: "5 with Chris" is 5 minutes of your day to learn and think about an important business topic. Today we are talking about how to choose the right legal...

Village Awards $1,000 Grant to The Mill Village Country StoreOur third and final $1,000 Village Grant was awarded to Libby and Justin Guarino of Mill Village Country Store in Stoddard NH!  The Mill Village Country Store has made major improvements this year and the...

Village awards $1,000 Grant to The Hooded Raven!So excited to announce that Sue Mcleish was the recipient of our second Village Grant for $1000! Thank you Sue for logging into the Learning Dashboard on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, and sharing with...

Satisfy the Market With The Right ProductHi all, here's a little window into what the SBDR (Small Business Digital Ready) Learning Dashboard looks like (check out my Learning Dashboard below).  Today I'm completing a course called "Find Your Fit, Satisfy the Market...

Top 3 Reasons Small Businesses StruggleHello there! A quick little something to get you thinking about how you can help your small business to succeed, rather than struggle. The top 3 reasons small businesses struggle are: Ran out of cash! No market for the product!...

VILLAGE HAPPENINGSOctober 31, 2022Chris here. 🙂  We're sharing useful happenings and resources that will bring tremendous value to you and your small business. Check them out below!  The Village's Featured BusinessCan you say “the real deal?”  I can.  I’ve been...

VILLAGE HAPPENINGSFarm, Food & MoreChris here. 🙂  We're sharing useful happenings and resources that will bring tremendous value to you and your small business. Check them out below!  The Village's Featured Business“You’re obsessed!” I said, as I was...

VILLAGE HAPPENINGSFarm & FoodChris here. 🙂  We're sharing useful happenings and resources that will bring tremendous value to you and your small business. Check them out below!  The Village's Featured BusinessFirst things first. Huge props to Libby and...