The U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, awarding approximately $500 billion in contracts every year. Participating in the process to gain access to these federal contracts can be challenging and overwhelming for small-business owners. On the first Wednesday of every month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arizona … [More]
NAPA Revamps for Retail
NAPA, which, for more than 90 years, has built its name on being a wholesale auto parts distributor serving largely auto repair businesses and fleets, is looking to grow its retail side. It is rolling out the program in 20 markets around the country, and, here in the Valley, the Gilbert store is one of the first to get the makeover. In addition to new signage, furniture, … [More]
Online Training to Grow Profits
CREATEbuzz is an online training experience that helps business owners and their employees get powerful, positive and practical customer engagement habits that build loyalty. Founders Pamela Herrmann and Patty Dominguez synthesize info and offer a well-rounded perspective to get clients to higher profits through online training on social media, company story and more. … [More]
Cut Through Email Clutter
It’s no secret that many workers feel they are drowning in a sea of communications, unable to discern between important messages and those destined for the spam folder. SnapComms develops enterprise communications software that bypasses email to put important messages in front of employees on any device, anywhere. … [More]
ASBA Building Small Business
Discover the best advice and practical applications through GoSmallBiz supported by Arizona Small Business Association. These tools will help business owners make smart decisions in areas of sales and marketing, Hunak resources, legal resources, tax and accounting, online learning, and general business consultation. … [More]
Infusionsoft Sales & Marketing Toolset
Visually discover Infusionsoft, a local tech company that automates allinone sales and marketing built exclusively for small business. An informative way to discover what Infusionsoft can do for small business — regardless of industry, whether it sells through a website, a retail/office location or a sales team — is to watch Infusionsoft’s product demonstration video to get the … [More]
Smoke-Free Gaining in Multifamily
A ban on smoking is an emerging trend in multifamily residential properties, gaining traction especially over the past two years, according to Bryan Fasulo, regional property manager for national multifamily management company Pinnacle, which manages Residences at Fountainhead, a development at Tempe Town Lake, and Proxy 333 in Downtown Phoenix. Support programs in Arizona are … [More]
The True Cost of Online Loans
It’s a common situation. A business owner needed a loan to grow his business, and, since banks require a substantial amount of paperwork the borrower didn’t have time to produce, he went with an online quick loan provider. The loan application took only about 20 minutes, with minimal fuss and paperwork. The borrower wasn’t a fan of the automatic payments, but it reduced the … [More]
STEM on the Raceway
Getting into summer camps seemed an attractive business move for Octane Raceway, but General Manager JP Mullan says the company wanted to offer a program with quality educational value. Brought together with Engineering for Kids, in the East Valley, they partnered to “come up with a one-of-a-kind inspiring summer camp” that, says Mullan, they hoped would be equally attractive … [More]
Hygiene as Opportunity
“There are business opportunities up and down every street,” says Scott Sheldon, who recently purchased an Enviro-Master franchise that launched the hygiene company’s presence in Arizona. Restaurants, perhaps not surprisingly, are a big part of his business, but he points out, “Anybody who has a public restroom needs this service.” The distinction between a hygiene company … [More]
