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These Are Key Investments Every New Business Owner Should Make for Long-Term Success
Launching a new business is a moment of transformation — one that demands more than passion or a killer idea. Whether you're transitioning from freelance work to full-time ownership or opening your first storefront, early investments can dramatically influence your long-term trajectory. Below, we outline core investments that don’t just help your business launch, but help it stick, scale, and stay visible — across financial, operational, and digital fronts. 1. Foundational Infrastructure: Don’t DIY
Donate food, gently used backpacks to the BC Backpack Program
The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items.Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29.Backpacks:Please consider donating a gently used or new backpack to the BC Backpack Program. Non-perishable food items:Granola and/or breakfast barsCereal boxes (single-serve boxes) Instant oatmeal packets or
What’s Working Now: Free and Paid Tools That Boost Profit Without Burning You Out
Running a small business isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better, smoother, and with the least amount of wasted motion. Customer satisfaction, online engagement, and profitability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re survival metrics. And getting them right doesn’t always mean spending big or hiring a team of consultants. Sometimes, it’s about choosing the right tools—free or paid—that work hard in the background while you focus on running your business.Ask Smarter, Not Louder Customers
