How To Transform Your Small Business
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How To Transform Your Small Business

CEO & Founder of National Business Capitalthe leading fintech marketplace offering streamlined small business loans.

Small businesses account for a significant portion of the economy, creating two-thirds of new jobs and accounting for 43.5% of the US GDP. From state to state, small businesses provide goods, services and tax dollars that benefit their local communities.

Most small-business owners want to grow their revenue, and many want to earn that first million dollars in their business. But, unfortunately, over half of small businesses don’t survive longer than five years.

This doesn’t have to be the case. It’s entirely possible

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Professionals to gather in March for CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference

Registrations are now being accepted for the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference, to be held March 26-29, 2023, at Sea World in Orlando, Fla.

“Attendees will connect and grow with credit union peers and industry professionals while exploring relevant trends and developing their expertise,” said Brian Grytdal, Marketing and Business Development Council Chair , CUNA Councils.

Nominations for 2023 awards are being accepted. The Diamond Awards are the most prestigious annual credit union marketing competition, recognizing and rewarding creative excellence and outstanding results in 36 categories.

Winners of these 2023 Recognition Awards will be announced during the conference:

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili is hearty, healthy and loaded with seasonal veggies, tender farro, protein-packed beans, and cozy spices all simmered together in a delicious broth for the perfect fall meal!

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili is hearty, healthy and loaded with seasonal veggies, tender farro, protein-packed beans, and cozy spices all simmered together in a delicious broth for the perfect fall meal!

Is there anything better than a simmering pot of warm, hearty chili to satisfy your hunger on a lazy fall weekend?? No. I didn’t think so. It truly is my favorite thing during the colder months – especially THIS recipe for slow cooker butternut squash and farro chili! You guys, the flavors in this chili are incredible and my kitchen smells absolutely amazing all day

Coca-Cola Wins in Greenwashing Fits Present Hazy Advertising Limits
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Coca-Cola Wins in Greenwashing Fits Present Hazy Advertising Limits

The meals and beverage business is navigating uncharted waters as their local weather claims are picked aside in a flood of lawsuits over what qualifies as “sustainable” and “recyclable” merchandise.

Because of this, amid a scarcity of regulatory steerage, corporations are grappling with combined judicial opinions in numerous jurisdictions on what they’ll and may’t say about their local weather affect. Coca-Cola gained two lawsuits not too long ago—one in California and one other within the District of Columbia—the place judges discovered that the beverage large’s environmental statements weren’t deceptive to customers.

The Earth Island Institute, the group that introduced the

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Marketing Your Business Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

This is the concept of putting in money to play a game or sport. In the business world, it refers to an initial financial investment to start and grow the business.

“I think that everything has to be grassroots first,” Harrison says. “If you take that vantage point, to run everything through community first, I think you will build an ecosystem of people who will buy into your brand and into your story.”

Carolina Furukrona, panelist and founder of artisanal lifestyle boutique NOVA BOSSA in DC, spent over $20,000 on photography in her first year of business and hired a

Allied Global Marketing names Denise Parkinson as VP, business development |  News
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Allied Global Marketing names Denise Parkinson as VP, business development | News

LA-headquartered analysis firm Allied Global Marketing has appointed Denise Parkinson as VP of business development.

Denise Parkinson

Based in London, Parkinson will work with Clint Kendall, Allied’s CEO; Adam Cunningham, chief strategy officer; and Kelly Estrella, chief of marketing operations.

Parkinson is responsible for identifying and driving strategic new businesses to support the company’s continued growth.

With more than 25 years of experience in entertainment marketing, Parkinson is an industry veteran, having worked across media companies, studios and agencies.

Most recently, she served as global entertainment director overseeing business development for OneFootball, a football media platform with more than 85

Prosperous Media Transforms Small Business Marketing with AI and Veteran Leadership
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Prosperous Media Transforms Small Business Marketing with AI and Veteran Leadership

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Published May 2, 2023

Harnessing AI and Expertise to Empower Small Businesses and Support Mental Health Initiatives

In an era where digital marketing is an essential aspect of business growth, small businesses often struggle to access the advanced marketing strategies and resources available to larger corporations. Prosperous Media, led by veteran entrepreneur Etan Polinger, is revolutionizing this landscape by providing small businesses with cutting-edge marketing strategies that harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising.

With a mission to level the playing field for small enterprises, Prosperous Media is utilizing the latest advancements in AI to enable

Taking a direct mindset to farm marketing
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Taking a direct mindset to farm marketing

More Canadian farmers are selling more of what they produce directly to consumers than ever before. Customers are keen to shop for locally made products and many are looking for agritourism experiences.

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“The brand is something that threads through everything your company does… it's the core element that threads through the company and leads to the success of the company.”  – Elysia Vandenhurk.

Talking up the farm story

A brand isn’t a Nike swoosh. It’s what the Nike swoosh makes you think. On the farm, it isn’t a…

While direct farm marketing has grown in popularity in recent times, it isn’t new to everybody. Some farmers have years of experience in this field, and if you’re considering starting a new direct-to-consumer business, perhaps this is the group to learn from.