For our December spotlight, we spoke with Julee Rachels, CEO and Founder of Heartisans Marketplace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Longview, Texas.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
Rachel is responsible for creating useful, actionable content for Patriot’s marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2016 and became Content Coordinator in 2020.
Small Business Saturday 2021 Is a Big Deal All Year Long
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a staple in the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. So, what’s the news with Small Business Saturday 2021?
Patriot’s Picks: The Best Small Business Articles
Here are the best small business articles we read in October. We hope you find this advice for business owners as interesting and useful as we did.
What Is SWOT Analysis? It’s Time to Get to Know Your Business
How well do you know your business’s strengths and weaknesses? What about your opportunities and threats? If you’re coming up short on answers, you need to conduct a SWOT analysis. So, what is SWOT analysis?
Take Time to Stop and Smell the Lavender at Pumpkin Blossom Farm
For our September spotlight, we spoke with Missy Biagiotti, co-owner of the Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm.
Music in the Workplace: Can it Help Productivity, or Is it Treble?
Do your employees like listening to music while they work? For many, music helps increase engagement, morale, and overall productivity. But, is music in the workplace actually beneficial to your business’s growth?
Patriot’s Picks: The Best Small Business Articles
Here are the best small business articles we read in July. We hope you find this advice for business owners as interesting and useful as we did.
The Bad Review Blues: Do’s and Don’ts of Responding
Great. You got a negative online review that’s now readable by everyone—current and potential customers alike. Before hastily typing out a response you may regret later, learn how to respond to a bad review. You just may be able to turn the situation into a marketing opportunity and keep the disgruntled customer.
8 Not-so-tricky Tips for Starting a Business, from Successful Small Business Owners
What’s the magic formula for business success? Well (cue incorrect buzzer noise from game show), there isn’t one. But there are tips for starting a business that you can use to reach your unique business success formula.