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Recap: First Annual Tianguis Fuerza Local

Tweet These photos highlight just a few of the awesome attractions at our First Annual Tianguis Fuerza Local! There was great food, live music, performances by Ballet Foklórico de Tolleson and Master Camacho’s Tae Kwon Do, and hundreds of people … Continue reading

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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Planning an Event

If you have a family, work or business event coming up, consider enlisting the help of a local event planner to have smooth sailing all the way through. Also, keep in mind that there are plenty of unique local venues across the state! Continue reading

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Guest Blog: PayPal and your business accounts

Local First Arizona member Carter Law Firm recently published a blog post on how to start a business in Arizona. It’s worth a read if you’re thinking about heading down that road, or even if you’re a veteran business owner and want to make sure you don’t have any legal loose ends Continue reading

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Guest Blog: Extreme Ethics: How Holding The Line Will Win You Clients

Ethics doesn’t seem like a sexy word. For some, it means to have an incredible amount of self discipline, and self discipline takes work. However, what if I told you that by cultivating an ethical life and an ethical business, you could attract and retain more clients? It’s true! Continue reading

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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Security

Go local when you choose a Security Service to protect your home and business. Continue reading

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Stocking Up Locally

As a small business owner, managing overhead is a valuable component in maintaining the health of your business. This unfortunately can lead to purchases from big-box, office-supply, chain stores instead of from other local business owners. Continue reading

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Shift your business expenses for a huge impact!

TweetAs a business owner, keeping money circulating within the local community should be a high priority. More money in the community means a higher likelihood of those dollars being spent at their own business again. But how do we get … Continue reading

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Grants available for free ASBA membership

TweetGrant opportunity available to Arizona businesses offered by the Arizona Small Business Association. Deadline is December 31, 2010 The Arizona Small Business Association is offering a grant program for Arizona businesses through their Entrepreneurial Assistance Program.  Through this grant, 30 … Continue reading

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