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Me and My Arrow: Recruiting in the Digital Age
Back in the day, job seekers would open a newspaper (remember them?), turn to the employment section, and circle with a red pen all the jobs they were interested in. They would then send via snail mail...
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ReTuna but not a fish: Can recycled stuff impact “nuts & bolts retail?”
Would you like to shop in a mall that sold only recycled merchandise? Of course you would! I know that I would. Well someone in Sweden has built such a place. It is called ReTuna Återbruksgalleria...
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Getting Started with Instagram Small Business Marketing
Find the original archive of the video here: Getting Started with Instagram Small Business Marketing. Learn more about how Instagram Stories works and using it: https://youtu.be/oG8P5MZ9_cI Image...
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Networking Best Practices
This article was written by Ray Sidney-Smith, facilitator for Alexandria Small Business Development Center’s monthly Business Development Roundtable. You may join us every third Tuesday of the month...
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Me and My Arrow: Recruiting in the Digital Age
Back in the day, job seekers would open a newspaper (remember them?), turn to the employment section, and circle with a red pen all the jobs they were interested in. They would then send via snail mail...
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Web, Mobile & Social Media Predictions for 2018 – Web and Beyond
Find the original archive of the video here: Web, Mobile & Social Media Predictions for 2018 – Web and Beyond. 2017 Year in Review & 2018 Year in Preview — These Webinars are hosted by the...
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Diversity is a Process, Not a Word
Here’s the scene: a conference room full of hiring managers and HR professionals, all intently listening to a presentation, taking notes, and earnestly nodding. The topic? Fostering diversity in the...
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How to Make Your Digital Business Life Safer Today on Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is today. But, your digital personal and professional world are under attack every day. So, it’s with this in mind, here is the advice I give to loved ones and clients alike when...
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Workshop Recap: Marketing Trends for 2018
Small business owners packed the room at the Alexandria SBDC last week for Maurisa Potts’ annual update of the latest trends in marketing. As always, content is king, and the focus is on how to...
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Facebook Dislike Button Debate Rears Its Ugly Head Again
The Facebook Dislike button has been debated for years, requested by many users, and confused Small Business owners on what they should do about it all. As any changes are tested, here is how you...
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IRS Has Options to Help Small Business Owners
This blog post was originally published through the IRS Tax Tips service. More information on all of these topics can be found at the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center. Small business owners...
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Shop and celebrate locally this holiday season
This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on November 23, 2017. Much of our celebration of the holidays over the next few months is...
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Alexandria SBDC AMPLIFY – A Success!
Do you ever wish that you had the time to work ON your business rather than IN your business? Eight local entrepreneurs have been doing just that for the last several months, as the initial cohort in...
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Networking Best Practices
This article was written by Ray Sidney-Smith, facilitator for Alexandria Small Business Development Center’s monthly Business Development Roundtable. You may join us every third Tuesday of the month...
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Workshop Recap: Marketing Trends for 2018
Small business owners packed the room at the Alexandria SBDC last week for Maurisa Potts’ annual update of the latest trends in marketing. As always, content is king, and the focus is on how to...
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Getting (Mostly Good) Google Reviews
Google commands nearly 80% of Web and 90% of mobile search traffic on the planet. With global search leaders such as Yahoo, Bing (Microsoft), and Baidu (in China) still commanding between 5 and 15...
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Who Are Your Customers? Where are They From?
This blogpost was written by Vito Fiore, Director of Marketing and Research for Visit Alexandria. It provides some very valuable marketing research information for Alexandria’s small business...
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Responding to Google Reviews — The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
While the first phase of Google review traffic success is getting them, taking your Google review strategy to the next level is most certainly responding to Google reviews. Setting and managing buyers’...
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There’s No Age Limit for Success
Ageism is a real problem in hiring, and yet it doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. Let’s start with the numbers. A 2017 study, “Age Discrimination and Hiring Older Workers” conducted by David...
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Be Prepared… You Never Know…
We received the following notice last evening from SBDC friend, colleague, and social media guru, Ray Sidney-Smith. It is important information on being prepared for any emergency, and how being...
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