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Friday, April 17, 2026
Beauty salons can run busy schedules and still run out of money. Industry data on why salons fail shows that poor cash flow management contributes to small business failure 82% of the time — not slow bookings, not bad marketing. For salon owners in Ardmore, where the I-35 corridor brings both regional client opportunity and seasonal demand swings, understanding this distinction is worth the time ...read more
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Local market research isn't just about knowing who your customers are — it's about using what you learn to make smarter decisions about where to expand, what to stock, and when to hire. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, market research blends consumer behavior and economic trends to confirm and improve your business idea, and gathering local demographic data is a critical ...read more
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Small businesses in Ardmore and across Carter County are increasingly looking for ways to grow while reducing environmental impact. An eco-friendly business model isn’t just about recycling or using less energy. It’s about aligning operations, purchasing, and messaging so that sustainability becomes part of how a company creates value for customers and the community.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
The most dangerous security threats to small businesses often originate inside the organization — not outside it. Weak access controls, undertrained employees, and outdated software create exposure that attackers actively exploit. For Ardmore business owners, the right operational habits close most of these gaps without requiring a large IT budget."We're Too Small to Be a Target" — Think ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2026
The global STEAM education market is heading toward $39 billion by 2031, growing at a 10% annual rate driven by industry demand for graduates who can blend technical skills with creative fluency. For Ardmore's chamber, that number matters because it reflects a structural shift in what employers are going to need — not just in metro markets, but in communities of every size. The programs your ...read more
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Growing a business is exciting, but each stage brings its own challenges. From early survival to scaling operations and sustaining market leadership, the right strategy at the right time can make the difference between steady growth and stalled momentum.
Early Foundations: Getting Growth Started
At the beginning, the focus is survival and credibility. Founders must establish product-market ...read more
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The modern small business owner doesn’t just wear many hats—they juggle them. Between managing operations, handling customer service, and keeping the lights on, marketing can sometimes feel like an afterthought. Yet in an era when attention spans flicker and trends evolve overnight, marketing is the bridge between survival and relevance. Artificial intelligence, once the playground of enterprise ...read more
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Friday, May 30, 2025
Small business owners never really get a break. Even with digital advancements, the pressure to wear too many hats still defines the experience. But the playing field is shifting, quietly but rapidly, thanks to a new generation of tools built for the exact messiness that defines independent operations. These aren’t gimmicks or corporate hand-me-downs — they’re purpose-built systems that give ...read more
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Friday, May 02, 2025
If you’re running a business in 2025, chances are you’re already wearing too many hats. CEO, hiring manager, brand ambassador, and probably the person who orders the printer paper. But there’s one role that often gets neglected or passed off to someone else entirely: cybersecurity chief. And unless you’re in tech or have already lived through a breach, it’s easy to underestimate just how much is ...read more
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Running a small business today feels like living in two different worlds at once. One world is buzzing online, where every scroll and click could lead to a new customer. The other is rooted in the physical spaces where face-to-face conversations and handshakes still matter. Bringing these two realities together is not just smart, it is necessary if you want to build a brand that feels ...read more
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Hiring isn’t just about filling positions anymore—it’s about standing out in a crowded market, earning trust, and creating a compelling story that makes the right candidates want to join your team. Today’s workforce is more discerning than ever, valuing authenticity and culture as much as salary and benefits. If your recruitment marketing strategy is outdated, overly corporate, or just plain ...read more
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