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FABRIC Transforms their Fashion Center into a Production of Hope During COVID-19
Added 74 Views / 0 LikesFABRIC founders Angela Johnson and Sherri Barry adapt their fashion center to support healthcare professionals on the COVID-19 front lines. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/fabric/ Fueled by healthcare worker’s urgent need for protective gear, Angela Johnson and Sherri Barry gear up to make a bold move: transforming their nonprofit Fashion and Business Resource Innovation Center (FABRIC) into a total PPE go
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How One Seattle Art Gallery is Surviving COVID-19 through Online Art and Community
Added 78 Views / 0 LikesDespite the challenges, Fogue Studios & Gallery is shifting to continue selling art and supporting local artists. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/fogue-studios As Patti Curtis saw the COVID-19 storm rolling in, she knew she needed to start preparing her brick-and-mortar art gallery for a big adjustment — without knowing how big it would eventually become. Thankfully, she acted quickly enough to get photos
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How One Couple Reinvented a 10 Year Old Business in 10 Days
Added 75 Views / 0 LikesAntonelli's Cheese Shop owners bring the party to fellow cheese lovers with virtual pairing events. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/antonellis-cheese-shop John and Kendall Antonelli are more than just owners of the only cut-to-order cheese shop in Austin, Texas — they’re fine cheese experts who have been serving their beloved community for over 10 years. After COVID-19 cancelled the city’s annual SXSW fest
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From Furniture to Face Shields: GoodWood Pivots During COVID-19
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesCheck out how GoodWood shifts from working with wood to working for the good of medical professionals needing protection. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/goodwood/ Pre COVID-19, the GoodWood team made beautiful, handcrafted furnishings for commercial businesses. But the pandemic changed everything in a flash, causing GoodWood to completely pivot their everyday operations to build something else: face shiel
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Seattle Small Business Keeps Folks Smiling with COVID-19 Care Packages
Added 89 Views / 0 LikesSnapBar shifts his photo booth company to help create new kinds of moments worth smiling for. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/ Once cancellations started pouring in due to COVID-19, Sam Eitzen shifted gears quickly and spent all night brainstorming how to pivot SnapBar, a photo booth rental business. Seeing how local business owners were being impacted by the pandemic, the SnapBar team launched Keep Your C
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Deterring COVID-19 with a Fresh Scent and the Power of eCommerce
Added 47 Views / 0 LikesCEO and Founder of DedCool infuses hope into the green community by shifting their online store to support a bigger mission. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/ Since 2016, Carina Chaz has been creating multi-purpose fragrant concoctions through her sustainable brand, DedCool — a 100% unisex, nontoxic and vegan fragrance company in Los Angeles. But March 13th is a day she’ll never forget. On top of finding he
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Online Yoga Classes and Family: Finding the Silver Lining during COVID-19
Added 93 Views / 0 LikesAhana Yoga maintains their flow of connecting with the yoga community by shifting their Miami yoga studio online. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.openwestand.org/small-business-stories/ahana-yoga/ In the wake of the pandemic, Ahana Yoga founder Dawn Feinberg didn’t hesitate to find a way to remain profitable and avoid the drain — she adapted her brick-and-mortar studio located in the heart of Miami’s Design District to become a premier online y
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Learning from our community during COVID-19
Added 94 Views / 0 LikesEntrepreneur-In-Residence Scott Shigeoka gets into how COVID-19 has impacted small business owners across the nation and how they maintain hope for survival. Brought to you by GoDaddy. Facing challenges and battling fears of the unknown are just scratching the surface when it comes to the impact that COVID-19 has had on small businesses — the pandemic has changed everything. But the heart of an entrepreneur reflects resilience, determination and hope
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8 Ways to Get More Product Reviews
Added 102 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/332T9ukGoDaddy If you want to generate interest in your products and attract more customers, there is something your brand needs to learn how to do: generate reviews. Reviews are essential for driving shoppers to your products and helping customers through the buyer’s journey. However, getting reviews from customers isn’t always easy. To generate reviews, set up a system that invites past customers to leave feedback
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How to Manage Client Expectations and Set Boundaries
Added 81 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2KH0BomGoDaddy As a freelancer or service provider, you want your client to like you, so you tend to jump when they say jump. You also want to get a great testimonial and future referrals, so you might cave to crazy client requests instead of standing your ground. You probably find yourself doing things you wouldn’t normally do because it’s easier to say yes than to have a tough conversation. But when this goes on f
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How to Create Freelance Quotes and Proposals
Added 87 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/3347RkJGoDaddy A contract protects you, your time, your bottom line, and your sanity. As with any contract, it defines the business and legal relationship between you and your client, as well as the personal relationship concerning business practices, communication, and interactions. Beyond protection, contracts contribute to your peace of mind, as well as the success of your business. When new to the job, less expe
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Top Digital Nomad Jobs for 2020
Added 91 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2QAmXvxGoDaddy If you find yourself dreading going to work, spending time on the job watching the clock, or constantly daydreaming about something bigger for yourself, it’s time to start looking for new opportunities. A new professional or personal opportunity can help you jumpstart your creativity, find new motivation, hone existing skills, learn new skills, boost your career standing and make extra money. Even bet
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Sarah Funk gets social with the founders of Socialfly
Added 350 Views / 0 LikesSocial media is all about being social — and that’s exactly how Socialfly was born. Hear Sarah Funk chat with women co-founders about launching a social media marketing agency in NYC. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.godaddy.com. When Facebook first sprouted into existence in 2004, college student Stephanie Abrams Cartin got a taste of social media and envisioned a bright future for this new type of communication. But it wasn’t until she met Cou
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Five Lessons Small Business Owners Have Learned During COVID-19
Added 132 Views / 0 LikesBrandi Johnson, marketing coach at heybrandi.com, shares how small businesses are finding creative ways to adapt to the new normal and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Brought to you by GoDaddy. COVID-19 isn’t just a hurdle causing many small businesses to face hardships — it’s also a unique opportunity to reach untapped potential. With 43% of small business owners pivoting their business models during the pandemic, marketing coach Brandi Jo
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How to Write Product Descriptions to Increase Sales
Added 112 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/36du8P8GoDaddy When it comes to setting up and managing an eCommerce business, learning how to write product descriptions may seem like a relatively simple task. On the other hand, if you sell multiple products, it can feel monotonous and repetitive. However, product descriptions shouldn’t be glossed over or written in a hurry. A successful product description requires the right balance of storytelling, rich content
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5 Must-Have Tools to Create a Paperless Office
Added 64 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2RoxsmdGoDaddy Paper is wildly inefficient. It’s not searchable, short of rifling through big stacks of long-forgotten documents trying to find that one piece of paper you remember collecting 18 months ago. Can’t you imagine the feeling of freedom that comes with a paperless office? Ready to experience it yourself? Let’s get started. Here are five tools you can use to stay paperless: 1. DocuSign One of the biggest s
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Excel for Beginners: 13 Ways to Use Excel
Added 58 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2rlfu9xGoDaddy There are a number of “Excel for beginners” resources on the web, as Excel is used in almost every industry by almost every business. Most of those resources focus on the mechanics of how to use particular features of the tool. Instead of diving into the mechanical “how do you do x or y?” questions of Excel formulas and formatting right off the bat, we’re going to instead focus on the what. What are t
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Leadership Skills During COVID-19: How to Keep Employees Connected
Added 97 Views / 0 LikesMarie Rosecrans, SVP and SMB Marketing expert at Salesforce, reveals there’s no option to opt out of communication and human connection in order to be an effective leader during COVID-19. With nearly half of Americans struggling with mental health and the majority of employees working from home, leadership support and human connection has never been more critical. But how do you lead remotely? Marie Rosecrans of Salesforce shares the unique challenges
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A Serial Entrepreneur Turns Trend Watching into Successful Businesses
Added 161 Views / 0 LikesSarah Funk gets the inside scoop from a successful entrepreneur juggling four businesses that he started based on early-stage trends. Brought to you by GoDaddy. https://www.godaddy.com. Jeff Esquillo pairs his eye for market trends with his entrepreneurial spirit to create a powerhouse of diverse businesses that keep the wheels turning in his busy lifestyle. Sarah Funk chats with this serial entrepreneur about two (out of four) of his flagship compani
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How to Get Started as a Freelance Videographer
Added 86 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2OXBikyGoDaddy Everyone wants video as part of their content creation for social media, blogs, and websites in general. In other words, you need to add videography to your skill-set to stay competitive. Whether you want to be a one-man-band, or you just want a career as a freelance videographer, this video should help. Here’s everything we’ve found about what you need to know to break into the world of freelance vid
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The Best Home Business Ideas with Low Startup Costs
Added 94 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/36kDtVpGoDaddy Looking for home business ideas? Working from home might be a dream you’ve had for quite some time. But, today, with the prevalence of the internet, more and more workers are finding success with their home-based businesses. Writing: Freelance writer, editor or blogger Will you write Blog posts for supplement companies? Or focus on copywriting for fitness professionals? With your niche narrowed down a
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Social Distancing and Reopening For Business During COVID-19
Added 101 Views / 0 LikesDavid Finkel, CEO of Maui Mastermind, shares intel on how small businesses are implementing social distancing while reopening to customers during COVID-19. As small businesses across America begin to reopen and face social distancing protocols, David Finkel provides valuable insights on three key principles to protect customers and staff: containment, dispersal and virtualization. Answering hidden questions that address both safety and comfort concern
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Maddy Osman's Top 5 Tips to Grow Your Business - WordCamp Denver - GoDaddy Pro
Added 93 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Say hello to Maddy Osman, a Denver WordPress Pro. She runs The Blogsmith, an SEO Content Strategy company that works with WordPress brands (and other technology companies). Maddy is also a part of the GoDaddy Pro Council and was a featured speaker at WordCamp Denver 2020. Here are her 5 tips for freelancers and business professionals who want to take things to the next level Use a Calendar Sche
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WordCamp Denver Spotlight - Maddy Osman - GoDaddy Pro
Added 95 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Maddy Osman runs The Blogsmith, an SEO Content Strategy company that works with WordPress brands (and other technology companies). Maddy is also a part of the GoDaddy Pro Council and was a featured speaker at WordCamp Denver 2020. We reached out to her to talk about her business, her processes, and all things Denver WordCamp. Now more than ever, creating a strong online presence is of paramount
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Kena Peterson's Top 5 Tips for WordPress Success - WordCamp Denver - GoDaddy Pro
Added 81 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Say hello to Kena Peterson, a Denver WordPress Pro. She runs Bright Ideas Website Design, LLC. Everything from website creation, brand strategies, graphic design, website management, and more. Here are her 5 tips for anyone looking to build their business with WordPress Use website themes from StudioPress and Genesis Two of the most popular WordPress theme solutions today are StudioPress's Gene
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WordCamp Denver Spotlight - Kena Peterson - GoDaddy Pro
Added 85 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Kena Peterson owns Bright Ideas Website Design and has been building and designing websites for over 14 years. Kena is also a part of the GoDaddy Pro Council and was a featured speaker at WordCamp Denver 2020. Kena is heavily involved with her community and family in Denver, CO and we reached out to her to talk about her business, her processes, and all things Denver WordCamp. Now more than eve
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WordCamp Denver Spotlight - Lindsay Halsey - GoDaddy Pro
Added 80 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Lindsay Halsey is a co-founder of Pathfinder SEO. She has over 10 years of experience working in SEO with small to large businesses. Lindsay focuses on teaching site owners, freelancers, and agencies on how to get found on Google via a guided approach to SEO. Lindsay is a part of the GoDaddy Pro Council and was a featured speaker at WordCamp Denver 2020. We reached out to her to talk about her
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Lindsay Halsey's Top 5 Tips to Improve Your WordPress SEO - WordCamp Denver - GoDaddy Pro
Added 107 Views / 0 LikesSign up for GoDaddy Pro here: https://www.godaddy.com/pro Say hello to Lindsay Halsey, a Denver WordPress Pro. Along with her business partner for the last nine years, they grew their agency to work with hundreds of companies, in verticals like tourism, technology, nonprofits, and local businesses. Here are her 5 SEO tips for anyone looking to grow their online presence on Google, Yahoo & Bing Use WordPress SEO Plugins They’re a set of tools to improv
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9 Freelancing Jobs for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Added 98 Views / 0 Likes•Read about it here • http://bit.ly/2rlzngKGoDaddy Starting your own freelance career is an exciting thing. You will be able to do a lot more than you would if you were doing a normal 9-to-5 job. Working from home and being able to bring your work with you wherever you go is a great feeling. If you’re thinking of finally taking a step towards a much-needed career change, working freelancing jobs could be your best option. •TIMESTAMPS• 00:56 – Freelanc
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Starting A Business During COVID-19: Is it the Right Time?
Added 112 Views / 0 LikesHear what industry expert Alec Lynch has to say about starting a business during COVID-19 and innovative ways small business owners are staying afloat. Brought to you by GoDaddy. Despite the never-ending uncertainty in the world today, experts are saying it may just be the perfect time to start a business. Alec Lynch, Founder and CEO of BrandCrowd, has firsthand experience starting a business during a global financial crisis and coming out on top. For









