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9 Atlanta area events that can be great for your small business in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 9 events in Atlanta, GA in 2022 that your business should know about Start your year ... Read More

25 free business listing websites every small or local business should be on (Updated for 2022!)

Be sure to claim your company's free listings on these sites so more customers can find your business.  Read More

9 events that every Houston, TX area small business should know about in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 9 local events that Houston small businesses should take advantage of this year Attending events, business ... Read More

Small business events in Chicago: 8 ways to grow and market your business in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 8 Chicago events to add to your 2022 business calendar Wherever your business is located, you ... Read More

10 2022 Washington DC area events that can be great for your small business

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5 Orlando area events in 2022 your small business should take advantage of

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Holiday sales post-Black Friday: The best is yet to come

Did your small business have lackluster sales on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? Don't worry. The rest of the holiday shopping season promises to be very kind to brick-and-mortar shops. Read More

How much do local businesses like supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and more make during the 4th of July?

In this article: Do local businesses make more money on the 4th of July? The day before the 4th is ... Read More

How much does it cost to rent space for a small business?

In this 7 minute read, learn: Examples of commercial space rent by city across the US Why “the average cost ... Read More

Report: Which retail shops need a last-minute holiday shopping boost?

In this report: How has COVID-19 hurt—or helped—different types of local retailers? What did “panic week” look like for local ... Read More

Analysis: Retail shops need a big holiday shopping season more than ever

in this 4-minute read: How important is the holiday season for local retail? What impact has COVID-19 had on retail ... Read More

Survey: How small business owners are voting in 2020

While Joe Biden appears to be holding a significant lead in most nationwide surveys, Donald Trump holds a narrow edge ... Read More

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9 Atlanta area events that can be great for your small business in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 9 events in Atlanta, GA in 2022 that your business should know about Start your year ... Read More

25 free business listing websites every small or local business should be on (Updated for 2022!)

Be sure to claim your company's free listings on these sites so more customers can find your business.  Read More

9 events that every Houston, TX area small business should know about in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 9 local events that Houston small businesses should take advantage of this year Attending events, business ... Read More

Small business events in Chicago: 8 ways to grow and market your business in 2022

In this 5-minute read: 8 Chicago events to add to your 2022 business calendar Wherever your business is located, you ... Read More

10 2022 Washington DC area events that can be great for your small business

In this 5-minute read: 10 events that Washington DC area businesses need to know about this year Which DC events ... Read More

5 Orlando area events in 2022 your small business should take advantage of

In this 5-minute read: 5 2022 events in Orlando, FL that your business needs to know about Which events may ... Read More

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Step-by-step small business marketing guide

Small business owners wear many hats, especially when they’re just getting started. Marketing is your avenue to engage with customers ... Read More

115 small business statistics to conquer 2021 and 2022

Small businesses have gone through a lot in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close for ... Read More

How to respond to bad reviews [with examples]

No business is immune to bad reviews. Our Impact of Online Reviews on Small Business Revenue report found that 19% ... Read More

Freelance vs. contract: what all business owners should know

Upwork’s Freelance Forward Report found that 59 million Americans freelanced in 2020. That’s a lot of people who can potentially ... Read More

41 small town business ideas that thrive

Small towns offer more business opportunities than you might think. A lower population size is one drawback in exchange for ... Read More

Introducing the new Womply brand

Womply has a new look and feel. Here's a brief history of the Womply brand. Read More

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Local business owners: are you paying too much in rent?

Your gut might be telling you you're overpaying for rent on your business location. But what do the "unit economics" say? Read More

Introducing Womply CRM for small businesses!

We're leveling the playing field for businesses that can't use traditional CRM software. Read More

3 steps for dealing with negative online reviews

You can't remove negative online reviews in most cases, but you have options. Follow these steps to take control of your online business reputation. Read More

Fresh new features: making customer retention easier than ever

Increase customer retention, get to know your customers better, and stay top of mind with the latest Womply product updates Read More

Introducing the Small Business Almanac

The first-ever Small Business Almanac provides the best view of consumer spending trends in all 50 states and across nearly 20 industry categories. Read More

3 misconceptions small business owners have about online review management

Managing your online business presence doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, in fact, much of it can be automated. Read More