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If You Sponsor ANYTHING, Read This Article
If You Sponsor ANYTHING, Read This Article There are tons of sponsorship opportunities in the world today. Some can be as small as sponsoring a kids’ t-ball team, some can be as large as the World Cup, and some can great as the Lemont Legends Cruise Nights. (And, for those who sponsor our Cruise Nights…
Read MoreFunding Still Available in Homer Glen Commercial Building Improvement Grant Program
The program is open to commercial building owners, existing businesses and new businesses locating in Homer Glen.
Read MoreEasy Last-minute Customer Bonuses to Drive Sales
Bonus offers are a great way to drive sales without discounting your products or services. It makes people feel like they are getting extra value—and these days, with inflation—that can make a reticent customer buy quicker.
Read MoreSave a Small Business This Holiday Season
It’s officially Small Business Season and that means it’s time to give a little love to small business. With rising interest rates, soaring costs, and online competition, small businesses are feeling the crunch. This season, do a little extra for your neighbors and make a concerted effort to shop small. If you do, you could be saving a small business this year.
Read MoreBusiness Recovery Post-Pandemic: What Changed and Should You Change It Back?
Business Recovery Post-Pandemic: What Changed and Should You Change It Back? COVID and labor shortages have caused a lot of businesses to reevaluate offerings and pivot how they did business. But if you’re like many business owners, while adapting to customer needs was a critical component to staying in business, you may now realize that…
Read MoreSprucing Up Your Website for the Holidays
Sprucing Up Your Website for the Holidays Most people research online before they purchase. That could take the form of looking up prices, options, or educating themselves on the product or service they’re in the market for. Many buyers also use a business website to verify hours, availability, make reservations, etc. During the holiday season…
Read More8 Ways to Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays
8 Ways to Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays Basically, once you start seeing Pumpkin Spice … it’s time to get ready for the holidays. The holidays are right around the corner and that can be a big spend time whether you’re in retail, hospitality, or services. It can also be a lucrative time…
Read MoreNow is the Perfect Time to Tell Your Business Story
Now is the Perfect Time to Tell Your Business Story Telling your business story is a compelling way to get your audience more invested in you and to help build know, like, and trust. But your business story shouldn’t be a dry About Us page filled with dates you first opened and how many locations…
Read MoreYour Employees Are Likely Part of the Gig Economy, and That’s a Good Thing
Your Employees Are Likely Part of the Gig Economy, and That’s a Good Thing COVID forced many employees to work from home, whether they wanted to or not. As recovery continues employee and employers are deciding between their preferred work location. Many employees chose to remain at home even when their business called them back.…
Read MoreUsing Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
Using Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business Lemont and Homer Glen are like most municipalities, there are several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in the area. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled business generators for community leaders…
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