Small Business Resource Center
Getting Started With Your Small Business
When first starting your own business, time is precious and resources are limited. As a small, local business, we wanted to provide helpful resources for our clients and colleagues on the North Shore of MA and beyond.
No Budget For Marketing?
Overwhelmed wih starting a new business and marketing it as well? Even after 30 years in business, we find ourselves trying to keep up with all you need to do to market effectively. To make life a little easier for you, here is a link to some marketing tools we use and love.
Community Outreach
Helping the community helps your business, at least it has for us. If you’re looking to get involved, we’d love to have you.
Follow this link to see how you can add another sense of purpose to your business and life.
In Need of Some Help?
Lots of new business owners seek the help and advice of successful mentors.
Here’s a list of small business websites and programs that can help guide you on your way.
Networking
Need some help getting started? We’re here for you.
Calendar of Events
There are lots of events happening on the North Shore of MA. Peabody, MA has a very active Chamber of Commerce right along side Beverly, Salem, and Merrimack Valley. Sometimes it’s hard to find them so we’ve done our best to compile a list of the upcoming events for professionals in Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Boston, and beyond.
Up and Coming Professionals
While there are many established, successful businesses on the North Shore, there’s always room for newcomers. The Next Gen Network is a platform for professionals who are looking to grow their business network and community involvement.
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Equifax Data Breach and How to Protect Yourself
With the Equifax data breach nightmare, individuals in MA are scrambling to get their financials back in order. Check these tips to stay protected or talk to us about cyber liability coverage for you.
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4 Key Ways To Protect Your Summer Home This Season
Protecting your summer home is important, since you do not occupy it year-round and according to the Department of Justice, household crime tends to be higher in the summer than during other seasons of the year. According to Statista, 9.26 million households own a...
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How to Donate on the North Shore in 2018
Get rid of some clutter and give back at the same time. Before you write a check or bring a bag of clothes to a donation bin, look into local options and organizations who are directly assisting your region.
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Could a Cyberattack Hit My Small Business?
Although most cyberattacks you see in the media target big businesses, small businesses are the principal target of hackers - not huge conglomerates. Cyberattacks are a serious problem and every small business owner needs to take them seriously, particularly since the...
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Dwelling Fire Policy Endorsements You Should Consider
Dwelling fire policies differ from homeowner’s policies in a few ways. The coverage is not as comprehensive as your homeowner’s because you don’t live in that property, so technically you have less to protect in the eyes of the insurer. Anyone who owns an income property knows that isn’t necessarily true, because if anything were to happen, that’s money out of their pocket.
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