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Aug 2024
Small Business Advice
How to Use Search Engine Marketing for Your Business
Search engine marketing (SEM) is a digital marketing strategy that involves using paid advertising to increase visibility and tr ...[more]
15
Jul 2024
Small Business Advice
Digital Display Advertising: Unlocking the Power of Visual Storytelling
Digital display advertising has revolutionized the way businesses connect with their target audience. With its ability to captiv ...[more]
1
May 2024
Small Business Advice
Benefits of Digital Marketing
Digital marketing has revolutionized the way businesses operate and reach their target audience. It offers numerous benefits tha ...[more]
16
Aug 2023
Small Business Advice
Interview Dos and Don'ts for Job Seekers and Employers
A successful interview benefits both job seekers and employers. Such an interview increases the likelihood that a qualified cand ...[more]
12
Jul 2023
Small Business Advice
How to Attract the Best Candidates for Your Business
(StatePoint) As most business owners know, one of the most valuable assets your enterprise needs to thrive is top-notch talent. ...[more]
3
May 2023
Small Business Advice
3 Fun Event Ideas That Can Benefit Local Businesses
The shop local movement is a worthy endeavor. A thriving Main Street can foster a sense of community, encourage entrepreneurs yo ...[more]
19
Apr 2023
Small Business Advice
Pay it Forward: Local Businesses Can Help Each Other
The power of small businesses is immense. However, starting a small business is no easy venture. The financial resource Fortunly ...[more]
15
Feb 2023
Small Business Advice
How Consumers Can Help Small Businesses
Small businesses continue to be the backbone of the North American business community. According to the career resource Zippia, ...[more]
18
Jan 2023
Small Business Advice
5 Tips to Consider Before Starting a Start-Up
Building a small business from scratch can be an exciting endeavor that poses some significant challenges. With the right resour ...[more]
19
Oct 2022
Small Business Advice
Tips for Small Businesses to Not Only Survive, But Thrive
(StatePoint) Small businesses are the heartbeat of communities. They pump life into neighborhoods, making them vibrant places to ...[more]
22
Sep 2021
Small Business Advice
Ways Local Businesses Give Back to Their Communities
There are 30.7 million small businesses in the USA, which account for 99.9% of all U.S. Businesses. The Small Business Ad ...[more]
18
Aug 2021
Small Business Advice
Pandemic Practices That Small Businesses Should Continue
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines that began in late 2020 has allowed many parts of the world to begin to resume life somewhat li ...[more]
14
Jul 2021
Small Business Advice
Ways Small Businesses Can Use Tech to Their Advantage
Small businesses are vital cogs in the economy. When taking a stroll down a typical Main Street in the United States, shoppers a ...[more]
17
Feb 2021
Small Business Advice
How to be More Efficient With Your Time
A time crunch is no stranger to many adults. Busy professionals balancing work and their personal lives often wish there was mor ...[more]
6
Jan 2021
Small Business Advice
How Small Businesses Can Plan for Financial Uncertainty
The uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has affected people from all walks of life. In the winter of 2019-20, the outbreak of th ...[more]
7
Oct 2020
Small Business Advice
How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the Holiday Season
As unpredictable as this year has been, it can be challenging for small businesses to plan ahead. However, small businesses can ...[more]
12
Aug 2020
Small Business Advice
Staying Connected with Customers While Social Distancing
Social distancing guidelines forced many businesses to change the way they interact with their customers. Businesses deemed non- ...[more]
11
Dec 2019
Small Business Advice
Small Business Marketing Strategies
Small businesses are the backbone of our local community. These businesses have helped to revitalize many small towns and may be ...[more]
14
Aug 2019
Small Business Advice
Managing Your Online Reputation
What happens online stays online. That’s the adage of digital life in the 21st century. This is doubly true for business ...[more]
24
Jul 2019
Small Business Advice
Make Your Office More Energy Efficient
The benefits of making your office more energy efficient are numerous and include helping the planet by preserving n ...[more]
19
Jun 2019
Small Business Advice
7 Simple Rules for Better Customer Interactions
As a small business, the way you interact with your customers can make or break your business. Below are several simple rules to ...[more]
8
May 2019
Small Business Advice
Marketing Myths & Misconceptions
The one-size-fits-all marketing approach has never been effective, especially for small businesses. Small businesses are as un ...[more]
27
Mar 2019
Small Business Advice
Choosing the Right Color for Your Brand
When choosing a color for your logo and branding, it can be easy to choose a color based on personal preference or whimsy. How ...[more]
20
Feb 2019
Small Business Advice
Score Big This March
March Madness isn’t just for the court. Your business can utilize the energy and excitement surrounding March Madness to ...[more]
23
Jan 2019
Small Business Advice
Take Action Against Cold Weather Risks
Winter can create a lot of risks for small businesses. Make sure your business is prepared during the coldest days of winter. ...[more]
12
Dec 2018
Small Business Advice
Make Your Business Shine Bright This Holiday Season
We all tend to get caught up in the frantic energy of Christmas, but the holiday season doesn’t stop there. Keep your ho ...[more]
14
Nov 2018
Small Business Advice
6 Simple Ways to Help Your Business Shine this Small Business Saturday
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - especially for small businesses. Small Business Saturday is a wonderful opportu ...[more]
19
Sep 2018
Small Business Advice
Cyber Safety Tips For Home & Office
We use locks on our doors and windows, and take care to make sure that our homes and offices are secure. So why do we leave th ...[more]
8
Aug 2018
Small Business Advice
How to Establish and Grow Your Personal Brand
Usually, when you hear the term branding, you think of businesses and corporations. However, branding is critical for the surv ...[more]
28
Jun 2018
Small Business Advice
Boost Your Summertime Productivity
If you thought staying motivated in the office during the winter was rough, that was nothing compared to the challenge of main ...[more]
16
May 2018
Small Business Advice
How to Stand Out From Your Competition
In the age of multimedia advertising, it is paramount that your business stand out from your competition. Your customers have ...[more]
9
May 2018
Small Business Advice
Office Posture Survival Tips
You may have heard the new adage “sitting is the new smoking”. While this isn’t at all an accurate compariso ...[more]
18
Apr 2018
Small Business Advice
Sustainable Small Business
Now more than ever it is important that your business aligns itself with the values of your customers. Individuals are becomin ...[more]
14
Mar 2018
Small Business Advice
Spring Cleaning Strategies for the Office
When spring arrives, many of us turn our attention to spring cleaning. We focus on our home, yard, and vehicles, but what abou ...[more]
24
Jan 2018
Small Business Advice
Managing Stress At Work
Are you feeling stressed at work? Stress can cause a tangled mess of physical and mental symptoms that will take a toll on your we ...[more]
7
Dec 2017
Small Business Advice
Advertising Dos and Don’ts
“Creative without strategy is called art. Creative with strategy is called advertising” – Jef I. Richards Sma ...[more]
20
Sep 2017
Small Business Advice
5 Productivity Tips for a Better Work Day
Are you getting the most out of your work day? Some days it might seem like there is more on your to-do list than could possibly b ...[more]
16
Aug 2017
Small Business Advice
10 Ways to Feel More Energized at Work
Have you ever fallen victim to the mid afternoon slump? Even the most driven and motivated people can get hit with fatigue at ...[more]
14
Sep 2016
Small Business Advice
Fall Marketing Ideas
As summer comes to a close, keep the summer momentum going at your business with fresh marketing ideas for fall. Fall is a tim ...[more]
19
May 2016
Small Business Advice
5 Ways to Help Your Business Grow This Spring
Spring is a time of growth, and that growth shouldn’t be limited to just plants. Take this time of awakening and renewal ...[more]
4
May 2016
Small Business Advice
Advertising for Small Businesses - It is a MUST
Here at The Guide, we know advertising. We’ve been around since 1959, and we’re not going anywhere. So take our wo ...[more]
17
Feb 2016
Small Business Advice
Celebrating 57 Years
This week marks 57 years of The Guide. From our beginnings as a small advertising flyer, to where we are today, has been a jou ...[more]
10
Feb 2016
Small Business Advice
Eating Healthier at Work
It’s no secret that eating right benefits your mind, body, and can help you focus and perform better at work. However, i ...[more]
15
Jul 2015
Small Business Advice
Attract Tourists to Your Business This Summer
It’s no surprise that the tourism industry is booming on Delmarva. Our rich history, beautiful beaches, and tax free sho ...[more]