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Don’t Waste a First Impression: 7 Tips to Create a Converting Website

As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is particularly true with websites. Think about it: ...
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How to Grow Your Business Seminar

Many businesses have succeeded by finding a product or service that fills a market niche. After a few successful years, the business may stagnate or, ...
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7 Common Small Business Tax Misperceptions

One of the biggest hurdles you'll face in running your own business is staying on top of your numerous obligations to federal, state, and local ...
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY Fundraiser & Celebration

ST. PATRICK’S DAY Fundraiser & Celebration Saturday, March 15 from 12pm-9pm Lafayette Village 8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615  Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the ...
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Who Needs An Office? With Worker Mobility, Your Small Business Won’t

While BYOD has encouraged flexibility and mobility, it raises a few thorny questions. If an employee accesses company information on their own property and revises ...
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Ethnosh at Jose and Sons tonight in Raleigh!

It's NoshUp time! That's right, Shop Local Raleigh and Kristen Baughman are bringing the Ethnosh flavor to Raleigh! Tonight, Wednesday, March 5th from 6-8pm, at ...
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TOPO Distillery Social Coming to Dean’s!

Make plans to join us for our first Tasting Social with TOPO Distillery at Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar on Thursday, March 13th. We’re excited ...
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BREWGALOO Sponsorship Opportunities

Please Contact Volunteer Sponsorship Chair: Eric Bavisotto eric@exclusivebrandingsolutions.com if you would like to be a sponsor or have questions. Eric can help you get plugged ...
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4th Friday Networking- Ray Price

This month's 4th Friday Networking will be held this Friday, February 28, 2014 at Ray Price Harley Davidson!
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Oyster Shellebration at Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.

Please join us for this family-friendly oyster roast at Natty Greene’s in Raleigh, featuring fresh steamed oysters along with clam chowder and fried fish- all ...
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Shop Local. Shop Smart.

Shop Local, Shop Smart from Capital Run Walk
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Informational meeting on proposed changes for INDOOR Signage

you are cordially invited to a session on the proposed zoning amendment change that would affect indoor signage. The ordnance change will restrict the use ...
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Shop Local Raleigh/GRMA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 25, is the ANNUAL meeting at Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh. There is no cost to attend but since space is limited, we do ...
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Which is Better: Responsive Design or a Mobile Website?

Raleigh business owners looking to update to their website know that making the website optimized for mobile viewing is a must. But should they should ...
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Nationwide Survey Shows Big Gains for Independent Businesses Served by Groups Like Shop Local Raleigh

A new nationwide survey of independent business owners yielded powerful evidence that pro-local attitudes are growing, driving customer traffic and indicates the educational work of ...
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your First Full-Time Employee

Your small business has been chugging along with solid momentum, and you're starting to hit the wall that limits how much you can grow without ...
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A look at the 4th Friday Shop Local Raleigh events

Becca Smith of Smith and Smith CPA gives her view of the Shop Local Raleigh 4th Friday Networking events!
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RAW:natural born artists presents “AWAKENING”

RAW:natural born artists presents "AWAKENING" Thursday, February 6th, 8PM @ Lincoln Theatre 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC
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Ethnosh at Neomonde Raleigh!

Shop Local Raleigh and Kristen Baughman are bringing the flavor to Raleigh! First stop is on Thursday, February 6th from 6-8pm, at the Lebanese sensation ...
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Glenwood Tree Sweater Art Installation on January 25

City Council showed their support for this initiative by approving a petition for the Tree Sweaters presented at their January 7 meeting. Policies established through ...
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It’s an Ironman kind of day

In the next couple of weeks we’ll be featuring how she’s eating healthy by eating local. Check out one of her race sponsors, Happy + ...
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