Growing Together--Get Help For Your Big Business Idea!
We've had quite a few success stories of late telling the brave and often inspiring tales of bright, focused entrepreneurs lighting up empty storefronts with open signs and welcome mats. The revitalization of our Main Street and beyond has been front page news for some time now. So what's with all the growth n McDowell County?
Tina Wolfe
What You Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Opening a new business is exciting and fearful at the same time. But you're ready! You have a solid business plan (because you took the Marion GEM Class), you've done your market research, and you've saved plenty of capital for operating expenses. You've found the perfect location with a price you can afford and are eager to sign that lease and move in. But wait ...
Tina Wolfe
Agility--Why Maintaining It Will Help Your Business
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is known for his insistence that change is the fundamental element of the universe. You may be familiar with his quote, "The only thing that is constant is change." For many, change incites a sense of unease at best and at worst, a great fear. In business, however, the ability to change is the mainspring to success. Tradition certainly has its place in establishing quality and integrity within your business operations, but it is change that can propel you to new heights.
Tina Wolfe
Providing Resources For Every Small Business
Discover how powerful partnerships can help your business thrive and grow in a competitive market!
Tina Wolfe
Why Helping Your Community Helps Grow Your Business
How often do you get to interact and get to know your customers outside of your business? Probably not too often. But, when getting involved in your community, you have that opportunity to get to know your customers on a different level.
Emily Wiseheart
Always Be Recruiting!
Do you struggle with finding and keeping quality staff? In our latest blog, you'll discover a simple, yet often overlooked tool that will help you create the staff you need to run your business efficiently.
Tina Wolfe
A Month Of Tools For Your Business -- Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month and taxes are due, so in light of this, we are going to focus on providing you with tools, tips, and guides (see Tax Paying Guide below) all month that will help you organize, plan, monitor, and manage your business finances better!
Tina Wolfe
Keep Your Heart In Marion This Valentine's Day--Where are the Deals?
Show your community a lot of love this Valentine's Day by visiting one of our local eateries, pubs, or music venues with your sweetheart! There is plenty of love in the air such as huge chocolate covered strawberries at Holly's Deli (makes a great gift-I already ordered mine), heart-shaped cheesecake from none other than Bruce's Fabulous Foods, or how about a limo ride to dinner from Boondock's Sports Bar & Grill!
Tina Wolfe
2017 Year in Review--See How We Did!
Each year we crunch the numbers and put them in a nice neat package for our members and community to review. We believe that measuring our progress, being transparent about how we're performing, is what our members deserve! See how we've done.
Tina Wolfe
