Richmond SCORE Workshop – Dec. 11, 2009 Are you planning to start a new business? Or, are you a small business owner looking for assistance with business planning, marketing and finance? Richmond SCORE is holding a small business workshop on December 11, 2009, just for you. During the Richmond SCORE Workshop, local business professionals provide...
VCN and St Michael’s JAM is proud to present the “Pathway to Success” Boot Camp. This 4 day event is a comprehensive playbook designed to give you step by step instructions and coaching that will move you from transition to dream job, as well as life management tips along the way. Every topic of transition...
Traditionally, now is the time of the year marketing managers begin the planning process for the upcoming year, 2010. And, research shows one trend holds true; companies aggressive with marketing campaigns during and after tough economic times fair far better when the economy recovers. To put it simply, now is an excellent time to gain...
Integrated Marketing Campaigns Increase Sales When it comes to small business, the owners are often a vital part of the sales and marketing team. If not “the team.” And, many hit the streets on a regular basis to engage in hand-to-hand combat; presentations, seminars and local business events. This is especially true for service professionals...
According to an annual CNBC.com study, Virginia squeaked past Texas to win the top state for business. The study measured the states on the criteria states use to sell themselves, weighting those criteria based on how frequently they are cited in state economic development marketing materials. And, this year the states’ sales pitches have changed...
The nation’s stores reported dismal monthly sales for June and a recovery in retailing is unlikely in the near future. Yesterday (Thursday, July 9), the industry posted a 4.9 percent sales decline for June, in contrast to a 1.9 percent increase a year ago when tax rebate checks were burning holes in everyone’s pockets. The...
