Patch Partners Supports Small Businesses in Cumming

AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners via Patch Partners.

There are many small businesses in Cumming and Forsyth County. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in Cumming for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong may stand behind a global brand, but he believes in the power of small businesses. In his recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, he offered his insight into what can set a small business above the rest of the competition. Small businesses can hold a lot of power if they are intuitive with their customer base, Armstrong said. “Small businesses can be nimble and can have intimate relationships …

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Small Business Owner Offers Tips for Expanding Services

Small business owner Linda Fuller offers tips for growing your business and offering more services to expand cliental.

There are numerous small businesses throughout Cumming and Forsyth County. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in Cumming for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. Small business owner Linda Fuller is no stranger to starting a business from the ground up. In her recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, she offers insight into how she expanded her business’s services from just flowers to wine, beer and gourmet gift baskets at Lake Anne Florist in Reston, VA. Homework must be done first, she said. “Research what’s compatible with your own products and services, what the current …

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Cancer Patients Have Chance for Free Cleaning Service

Swallowtail Green Cleaning joins with non-profit to clean homes for women with cancer.

A nearby Johns Creek cleaning service has partnered with an international non-profit to offer free maid services for those afflicted with cancer. Cancer affects millions each year. Women undergoing treatment for cancer have no energy to clean their own homes. Their immune systems are compromised and they are often sensitive to scents. Scents of toxic chemicals like bleach and other scents of harsh cleaning products can make a negative difference in their day-to-day health issues. Swallowtail Green Cleaning realized this and partnered with Cleaning for a Reason to give their time, energy and resources to clean the homes of women with cancer completely for free. Patients who live in Cumming, Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Duluth …

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Are You a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday Shopper?

How do you do you do your shopping for Christmas gifts?

Every year there is an increased drive to get shoppers into stores. Black Friday now gets an early start on Thanksgiving Thursday, Buy Local campaigns push Small Business Saturday shopping and technology and social media sites encourage Cyber Monday logins. The message is clear - shop early and shop often. So what is your shopping style for the holidays? Will you be shopping off your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday or Friday, supporting the small businesses in your area on Saturday or is the computer your preferred shopping mall on Cyber Monday? There are, of course, the traditional procrastinators too. Are you one of those shoppers found at the local drug store just before closing time on Christmas Eve? Let us know how you expect to get …

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John Henderson

4:29 pm on Friday, November 16, 2012

Actual Krogers closes at 6pm on Christmas Eve. Mr.B will have to do his shopping QT or Waffle House now has Gift Certificates.   more ›

Fan Creation Opens New Cumming Location

Fan Creations, a sports and home décor manufacturer, expands business in Cumming.

Have You Heard of Gabby's Olive Branch?

New olive oil and vinegar tasting bar opens in south Forsyth.

FedEx Giving Away Gift Cards for Small Business Saturday

$25 'Shop-Small' American Express Gift Cards will be given away to 40,000 people via Facebook.

For a second year, FedEx Corp. has committed to giving away $25 “Shop-Small American Express Gift Cards” through Facebook to 40,000. The Commercial Appeal reported that the promotion is to encourage consumers to support local, small independent businesses and is in honor of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24. "America's small businesses are a unique and vibrant part of their local communities and a critical component to the broader health of our economy," T. Michael Glenn, executive vice president of Market Development at FedEx told the Commercial Appeal. "With our support of Small Business Saturday, we're helping raise awareness for the importance of shopping small while empowering 40,000 consumers to get engaged in their own cities and …

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