Together with tons of area businesses and Amiba (The American Independent Business Alliance) and our sister-business, The Monadnocker, we are choosing black-owned businesses and celebrating the diversity that makes the Monadnock Region such a wonderful place to live. Get inspired with this blog by Amiba: Why Celebrate Choose Black-Owned Month? Spotlight Black-Owned Independents One study […]

by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest Personal growth is a lifelong journey that can bring immense satisfaction, joy, and fulfillment. It involves developing new skills, overcoming challenges, and transforming various aspects of your life. This can be especially important for freelancers and solopreneurs, especially if you work from home. It’s easy to feel isolated when […]

by Guest Writer, Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest If you’re a small business owner, it’s important to define your brand. This requires more than simply addressing visual components like your logo. You also want to consider the values that define your brand. According to a recent Harris Poll, 82 percent of consumers consider brand values […]

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 […]

Written by Sonja Bolton Owl and Pen’s “Keene” owl eyes spotted this inspiring info from AMIBA and this Valentine’s Day, we’d love to share their – and our – love for all things local with you! Show Your Local Love This Valentine’s Day: Shop Indie Local This Valentine’s Day, show your “local love” — love […]

By Mecca R. Dennehy We all know what a well put together brand looks like: consistent web content, beautiful typography, a unique voice that carries over in every sentence, a killer logo—you get the idea. These are all parts of a style guide, which is essentially a blueprint for a brand.  Having a style guide […]