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Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

4 Reasons to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

When you make purchases at local MA and RI retailers, you help support community businesses and the local economy. And what better time to visit local businesses than Small Business Saturday!

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Marissa Scott
Business

6 Tips to Help Your Retail Business Handle the Holiday Rush

With a little planning and forethought, you can help reduce stress and maximize your sales potential this holiday season.

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Marissa Scott
Business

5 Scams Targeting Small Businesses

It's vitally important for you and your staff to be vigilant when it comes to potential scams. The more you know, the better you can defend yourself and your business from fraud.

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Marissa Scott
Business

6 Cybersecurity Tips for Your Business

By taking some time to train your employees, develop best practices, secure your technology, and stay educated on emerging cyber threats, you can help to protect your business.

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Marissa Scott
Business

5 Benefits of a Business Line of Credit

A business line of credit can be a versatile and convenient option when you need to access to funds, whether it’s to cover emergency expenses, better manage your cash flow, or grow your business.

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Marissa Scott
Business

7 Tips for Choosing a Business Consultant

No matter the size or scope of your business, working with the right business consultant can help you streamline operations, maximize profits, and build your brand.

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Marissa Scott
Business

10 Ways to Cut Business Costs

Here are some practical and actionable strategies to help make your business more efficient and profitable. 

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Marissa Scott
Business

5 Tips to Improve Business Productivity

Whether you are just starting your business or are a seasoned business owner, finding ways to increase productivity is essential to the success and growth of your business. 

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Marissa Scott
Business

What to Do If Your Business is Facing Cash Flow Issues

With the right strategy, you can address cash flow concerns before they spell major trouble for your business. Here are 6 tips to help stay the course during trying times.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Hiring an Intern or Apprentice for Your Business

Here are some considerations for implementing an effective internship or apprenticeship program.

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Marissa Scott
Business

4 Mid-Year Tax Planning Tips for Your Business

Planning ahead can help you identify more tax-saving opportunities for your business so you can increase your cash flow or reinvest those dollars into business improvements.

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Marissa Scott
Business

6 Tips for Buying Business Equipment

It’s important to make informed decisions before purchasing equipment and ensure it is going to help you reach your business goals.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Programs to Help You Launch a New Business

Working with a startup incubator or business accelerator may help you grow faster, propelling your business to success sooner than you’d see otherwise.

Kylee Salva, owner of Couture Kreations
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Couture Kreations

Kylee Salva was gifted a Cricut machine in 2019 from a friend who wasn’t getting much use out of it. She saw the potential income her craft could provide & was inspired to create Couture Kreations.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Does a Commercial Construction Loan Makes Sense for Your Business?

Commercial construction loans are a standard way to finance the construction of office, retail, industrial, multi-family, and other commercial properties.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Is Remote Deposit Capture Right for Your Business?

If your business currently has a large volume of check payments and someone is manually trekking to the bank to deposit them, RDC is worth exploring.

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Marissa Scott
Business

7 Tips to Make Your Business More Energy Efficient This Spring

Not only is energy efficiency environmentally responsible, but it can also save you money, which you can put back into your business.

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Marissa Scott
Business

4 Ways Lockbox Services Can Help Your Business

Also called remittance processing, lockbox banking can help make check processing more secure, accurate, and timely.