by Lillian | Aug 27, 2014 | Community Wealth, Farm Focus, Food Focus
Buying local has become increasingly popular. And what could be tastier than supporting the local economy by buying locally grown and produced food? It’s an economic fact that when a purchase is made from a local business, on average, over 60 percent of your dollar...
by Lillian | Aug 19, 2014 | Business Management
Allen Toussaint wrote one of my favorite songs: “Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky (From Now On).” If you haven’t heard it, I suggest that you Google Lee Dorsey’s original version from 1969. It is an ode to transformation; you can hear the swagger of someone who has...
by Lillian | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
As part of its commitment to promote economic development and the well-being of neighborhoods in the communities where People’s United Bank operates, the People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has awarded a $7,000 grant to...
by Lillian | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Neil Young famously said that it is “better to burn out than fade away,” which has begun to worry me lately, because most of us – and this sounds very un-rock and roll – can’t afford to burn out. I just returned from visiting a group of long-time friends, and when the...
by Lillian | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Peter Harris Creative, a Hannah Grimes’ incubator business, has launched a new company, Brand Fundamentals™. Brand Fundamentals is now in operation here at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship at 25 Roxbury Street in Keene. The new business reflects the...
by Lillian | Jun 3, 2014 | Community Wealth, Construction Focus, Note from MAK
Periodically we like to hear from our small businesses: What are the main challenges they face? What do they need to be successful? What have they learned? And of course, how can businesses contribute to a vibrant community? Today Gabriel LaPlume, Owner, BuildSmart NE...
by Lillian | May 27, 2014 | Small Business Marketing
Almost every small business owner I meet has hopes for a little bit of magic, because it can be tough out there. By magic I mean simply that the business or its products will be featured in a national publication, become the subject of a reality television show, be...
by Lillian | May 20, 2014 | Business Management
Work life can be challenging to say the least, even downright precarious. Situations arise or are ongoing that have us feeling anxious, frustrated, jealous, scared as well as many other adverse emotions. In short, we get triggered. These feelings sometimes overtake us...
by Lillian | May 5, 2014 | Retail Focus
With Mother’s Day and graduation at Keene State College occurring the weekend of the 10th, early May is a busy time in Keene! Are you ready to celebrate the special people in your life? How about a uniquely crafted gift, made locally, for Mom or your graduate? Visit...
by Lillian | Apr 29, 2014 | Business Management, Small Business Marketing
A customer walks into your company and is greeted by two sales people. Sales person A says, “We offer quality customization and professional services that provide dependable solutions to meet customer needs. From simple to complex projects and products involving a...
