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. […]

by Guest Writer, Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest Securing a mortgage is a personal aspiration of many who are want the security of owning their own home. For freelancers or contractors, the journey to homeownership can be a bit more complicated, but not impossible. Here are some resources to help you buy the home of […]

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 […]

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 Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest So you want to start your own freelance business? Great decision! You get to set your own hours, work on projects you’re passionate about, and be your own boss. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 53 million Americans have chosen to take up freelancing for […]

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 […]