9 Small Business Resources No Business Owner Can Live Without

As a small business owner it can be incredibly hard to filter through the wealth of information that is available.  Therefore, we have come up with a list of 9 Small Business Resources No Business Owner Can Live Without.  Take a look and let us know what you think.

Resource #1: Noobpreneur

Noobpreneur means a first time entrepreneur. Noobpreneur  is an online magazine that has various subjects like business management, business technology, and marketing, written by different authors.

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8 Creative Ideas to Promote Your Business

It can be hard to generate new leads and increase sales, that’s where we would like to help.  Below are 8 Creative Ideas to Promote your Business:

Idea #1: Advertise all of Your Social Media Handles

If you really want to pump up your follower account, it’s a good idea to make sure your social media handles are on your email signature, your business cards, your website (all pages), your email blasts and anywhere else you can think of.  You may even want to consider creating specialized business cards with just your handles on them to hand out at different events.

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10 Facts About: Stage Aurora Theatrical Company

At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Stage Aurora Theatrical Company, and stop by their website, www.stageaurora.org, to check them out.

Address: 5166 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Phone Number: (904) 765-7373

Instagram Account: @stageauroratheatrical

Website: http://www.stageaurora.org

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company, Inc., theatre that enlightens, launched its Mainstage of Theatre, Dance, and Music in 2000 under the leadership of Darryl Reuben Hall. Stage Aurora began as an opportunity to provide the underserved community of Jacksonville’s Northside with professional theatre reflecting the Black experience. We aim to build bridges of understanding between cultures in relation to the human experience.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Stage Aurora Theatrical Company:

Fact #1:

Stage Aurora works have performed nationally in various states. In New York City, Stage Aurora is quickly making its mark with original productions The Dinner (2015 Midtown International Theatre Festival), and Drawn from the Water (St. James Presbyterian Church/ Harlem and Renew Queens in Astoria, NY), having received some support from the Dramatists Guild Fund, Actor’s Equity Association, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and the Queens Council on the Arts. Also, Darryl Reuben Hall’s Frat House (Atlanta Black Theatre Festival).

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10 Facts About: Growers Alliance Café and Gift Shop

At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Growers Alliance Cafe and Gift Shop, and stop by their website, growersalliance.com, to check them out.

Address: 322 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Phone Number: (904) 371-7869

Instagram Account: @growers_alliance_coffee

Website: growersalliance.com

They are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.  They offer all of their pesticide free coffee’s and teas by the cup in their café and our drive through window, for fast TOGO service! They also serve food, beer, and wine.  So come enjoy some free WIFI, live music, and their gift shop!

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Growers Alliance Café and Gift Shop:

Fact #1:

Growers Alliance was founded by Martin Kabaki and Purity Gikunju who grew up on coffee growers in Kenya. Click here to see a quick video about their story.

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10 Great Email Blast Ideas For Any Business

Email Blasts are a great tool to keep in contact with your customers as it allows you to reach them directly.  By creating a schedule and coming up with creative email ideas, you can ensure that your emails will be a welcome surprise to your clients, rather than an annoyance.

Below are 10 great email blast ideas for any business:

Idea #1: Offseason Check-In Email Blast

If your company is a seasonal company, a great way to keep in touch with your clients is to send an email blast that keeps them engaged and keeps you in their minds.

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10 Tips for Marketing on Facebook

Even though Instagram and Tik Tok are quite popular, Facebook is still a must have tool.  Around 1.85 billion people log into Facebook daily, which is a huge audience.  By making the most of your Facebook Business Page, you can attract and engage visitors, push them to your website, and turn them into leads and eventually customers. 

Below are 10 tips that will help you make the most of your Facebook page.

Tip #1: Engaging With Your Audience is a Must

Engage with your audience via comments, reactions, and messages, this will help you not only increase brand awareness, but it will also allow you to tell your companies story.

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10 Facts About: Five Sisters Blues Cafe

At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Five Sisters Blues Cafe, and stop by their website, fivesistersbluescafe.com, to check them out.

Address: 421 West Belmont Street Pensacola, FL 32501

Phone Number: (850) 912-4856

Instagram Account: @5sisterspensacola

Website: fivesistersbluescafe.com

This comfort food spot will make you feel like family, whether you’re from nearby or from across the globe like Senegalese-born co-owner Jean Pierre N’Dione. Located in the historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood, the restaurant specializes in Southern classics like pulled pork sandwiches, fried green tomatoes and black-eyed peas. Catch the Sunday jazz brunch with live music.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Five Sisters Blues Cafe:

Fact #1:

Five Sisters Blues Cafe, located at 421 West Belmont on the corner of Belmont and DeVilliers streets, is a restaurant built on some of Pensacola’s deepest history right in the heart of historic downtown Pensacola – The Blocks.

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Tips for Keeping Your Business and Home Under Control If You Live in Multiple States

As a business owner with homes in multiple states, you likely have a lot on your plate. While keeping your company up and running, you also need to ensure that your properties are protected and that you can afford to keep the lights on without breaking the bank. Don’t worry, there is hope. Here at Oasis Consulting Group, we love to see business owners succeed regardless of their circumstances, so we have some tips for how you manage your company and multiple homes.

Save Money By Researching All States

The key to success when you have multiple homes is that you should try to save money wherever you can. The good news is that different states have different rules and rates, so you may be able to find a cheaper price of which you can take advantage. For example, if you live in both Florida and California and you plan to purchase a car, then you should research to see which location has lower rates for the initial cost of a vehicle, the registration, and insurance, so you can get a better bargain.

Since health insurance can often be costly, you should also use the same logic when choosing which policy to buy. Look at the rates in both states and then make an educated decision. Make sure that the policy will cover your specific needs.

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10 Creative Marketing Tips for any Industry

Let’s face it, marketing is hard.  It’s getting harder and harder to come up with unique ways to market your business, that’s why we came up with 10 Creative Marketing Tips for any Industry.  Check out our list and let us know what your marketing ideas are.

Tip #1: Offer a Preview Version of your Product or Service

By creating a preview version of your product or service, for a lesser rate, you will allow new customers to experience your services at very low cost to them, which could lead to them becoming a long-term client.

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Top 5 Reasons Learning From Others Is Great

One great way to gain new clients, expand your knowledge, learn from others and to tell others about your company is to Network.

Networking is a very valuable and relatively easy way to ensure your business prospers.  Here are 5 reasons learning from others is a profitable option:

Reason #1: Networking is a great way to Generate Referrals

Referrals via networking are great because they are normally pre-qualified for you and more likely to lead to actual business.

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