If small business owners learned nothing during the recent crisis, they learned the importance of having an ecommerce site. Unfortunately many business owners still believe they don't need one because they don't have a product to sell. In this episode we talk about how wrong that is and why you need to start thinking outside the box right now. Michael Carico of AbleSpark joins in this news-breaking discussion.
Read MoreStep two of your post-crisis marketing plan requires empathy. Ann discusses how to be empathic in your social media marketing plan. The crisis we are living through is serious. As business owners, we need to find our empathic voice. Ann can help you find that voice.
Read MoreAnn Brennan shares how to reposition your marketing for your reopening. Marketing post-crisis will look considerably different. We had been directing our clients towards a more human approach to marketing prior to the quarantine. Now, being more human is a must have for all small businesses. Today Ann talks about the first key to being more human in your marketing campaign.
Read MoreMichael Caimona of Warrior Music Foundation joins us to discuss the effects of the pandemic crisis on his non-profit. We also discuss why now more than ever Warrior Music Agency is an essential service for members of our military families.
Read MoreHow does your local chamber of commerce help your business? You might be surprised to learn how hard they work for their members. We are joined by the CEO's of 4 Chambers of Commerce from Maryland who discuss the ways they are helping their members and the community at large.
Read MoreJennifer Yeats of Berkshire Hathaway Penfed Realty talks to us about real estate in the time of this pandemic. Should you be listing your home? How do you tour a home? What about settlement?
Read MoreLaura Reagan, LCSW-C of Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing joins us to talk about mental health in the time of this pandemic. There's no who's pain is worse. You are allowed to have your feelings. We discuss collective trauma, how we can cope and how we can get help during this time.
Read MoreWhat is it like to own a retail store in the midst of social distancing? Heather Summers of Park Home in Severna Park, Maryland joins us to talk about the steps she has been forced to take to keep her business running in the midst of this pandemic.
Read MoreLee Norwood owner of Annapolis College Consulting shares a very important message for parents and students - Don't panic! In the episode of ASMM Small Business Connections, we discuss college visits in the time of social distancing, how to lower the stress around the process and how to help your student make the right choice.
Read MoreJeff and Lauren Gerlach, owners of Challenger Auto & Truck Service join me today to discuss your car and the pandemic. Jeff and Lauren have found a unique way to help people get their cars serviced during this time and will share that with us, as well as explain why a woman owned auto shop is a little different. They will also answer questions about your car and the current times.
Read MoreIn the midst of social distancing, exercise and nutrition are more important than ever before. In this podcast we speak with personal trainer and nutritionist, Nirit Roddy from Fit With Nirit.
Read MoreBeing an entrepreneur is difficult in the best of times. Though, in a pandemic and social distancing, topped by our children being home and learning in a completely new way, we might all lose our minds.
Karima Davis, owner of My Tutor Partners has been involved in virtual learing for 23 years. Today, Karima shares her tips with us.
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