Posted in 2018

Should You Care About Local Listings? Yes!
With the proliferation of smartphone devices and apps like Yelp and TripAdvisor, review sites are a powerful driving force for […] Posted May 29, 2018
Business Profile: Bee and Bloom (Making Portland Safe for Pollinators)
Taking a holistic approach to improving pollinator health, Emily Parker, Rebekah Golden and Emma Egstad promote sustainable, bee-centric beekeeping and […] Posted May 22, 2018
4 Common Social Media Mistakes of First-Time Business Owners
In today’s digital world, social media is an invaluable – and indispensable – tool for most small businesses. Most consumers […] Posted May 22, 2018
How an Idea Can Become a Business
How many times have you heard someone say that they have a “million dollar idea” that actually sounded like it […] Posted May 15, 2018
5 Small Business SEO Tips to Get Found First
An important ingredient for small business success in today’s digital environment is visibility in search engine results. When someone searches […] Posted May 7, 2018
5 Costly Mistakes New Food Entrepreneurs Make (And How to Avoid Them)
You have a recipe that everyone loves. Friends and family have told you over and over how great your food […] Posted April 27, 2018
What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
When it comes to starting a business, there are few roles as important as your bookkeeper and accountant. Sound bookkeeping […] Posted March 8, 2018
How to Start Your Encore Business
For people ready for a second act in life, an encore entrepreneurship may be the perfect choice. Whether you’re retired, […] Posted January 25, 2018
Business Profile: Garnish Apparel
Garnish apparel is the brain child of chief designer and store owner Erica Lurie. They are located in the Pearl […] Posted January 18, 2018