By Nathan Bagster of Nathan Bagster Freelancing Running a business comes with countless struggles—finances, staffing, life—the list goes on. The truth is, when something throws you off your game in one part of your business, something else is likely to fall through the cracks. For many businesses, blogging and social media are often the lowest […]

by Founder and Content Director Caroline Tremblay Two babies, a small business, and a pandemic later, I finally got to attend Keene, New Hampshire’s Radically Rural summit for the first time. I have written about this event locally, had articles about its key themes published nationally, and generally told everyone I know they should go. […]

Guest Post by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest Financial setbacks can be discouraging, if not devastating. So you might wonder how in the world you have what it takes to start a business afterward. But here’s the thing: Failure and mistakes can teach you a lot and help you build the resilience necessary to be […]

Guest Post by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest Long ago, before machines and mass production became the means by which we manufacture goods, we had craftsmen, tradespeople, and artisans. Now that for the most part, these very essential products are no longer made by hand, they have become hobbies for those who enjoy them and […]

by Sonja Bolton of SJB LLC Featured Image by John Sepe Photography When a community is cemented with solid connections, we can bring each other along to grow and thrive together. Improving local living means thinking in innovative ways and being swept up in the inspiration by other local change makers. One of my favorite […]

Guest Post by Chelsea Lamb For some people, the thought of starting a business is just too much. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, however, the massive undertaking isn’t a deterrent—if anything, it’s part of the appeal. Running your own business takes a ton of work, energy, and commitment. However, the chance to take charge […]

Guest Post by Elena Stewart If you’re trying to start a home-based business, here’s some good news. Startup costs are typically minimal, and you can capitalize on empty space in your home instead of spending money on an office. That doesn’t mean there isn’t work to get done. But that’s okay; you are an entrepreneur […]

By Mecca Dennehy As entrepreneurs and small business owners, we wear multiple hats: boss, social media manager, copywriter…the list goes on and on. While doing everything on your own may be necessary in the beginning, soon it will be time to start building your support team. Copywriting services should be one of the first elements […]

By Erin Scollans Hannah Woodward is a woman of many talents. Not only was she deemed Best Colorist in the Greater Keene Area in 2019, but she owns her own salon in downtown Keene, Amethyst Hair Artistry. It’s aptly named for the amethyst logo Hannah carried over from her long-standing personal brand. “The properties of […]

By Caroline Tremblay Your Brain on Grief & Disbelief For the first weeks of quarantine, there was a flurry of activity across EVERY social media platform, encouraging professionals to embrace this time. Learn a language! Reinvent your resume! Build your email list! (Admission: I totally got sucked into it. My inbox is currently piled high […]