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Oct 15, 2023 Getting a Chicago Home Ready for Winter: Which Local Pros to Call and When Get your Chicago home ready for winter before the first freeze. A fall checklist of the local pros to call, from dryer vents and garage doors to appliances and wiring. Read more Oct 12, 2023 Making the Most of Your Listings Junkie Listing, Field by Field A field-by-field guide to a Listings Junkie listing: the name, category, location, phone, website and description that turn a browsing customer into a call. Read more Oct 11, 2023 Snowbird Season in the Valley: Getting a Phoenix-Area Business Ready for Winter Visitors Snowbird season in Phoenix brings a wave of seasonal customers. Here is how Valley businesses can update listings, win winter visitors and keep them every year. Read more Oct 9, 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment: How to Pick a Local Medicare Insurance Agent Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Here is how to find a local Medicare insurance agent who explains your choices instead of selling at you. Read more Oct 3, 2023 Holiday Party Bookings Start in October: A Fall Plan for Restaurants and Caterers Holiday party bookings get decided weeks before December. A fall plan for restaurants and caterers: simple packages, clear details and fast replies. Read more Oct 2, 2023 How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent Learn how to choose a real estate agent: vet experience, licensing, communication, commission, and reviews, plus key questions to ask and red flags to avoid. Read more Sep 20, 2023 Getting Found in California: A Small Business Guide A plain-English guide for California small businesses on how locals search, listing by city and region, local SEO basics, reviews, and listing your business. Read more Sep 10, 2023 A Phone Script for Small Businesses: Answering Calls So More Callers Book A simple phone script for small businesses: greet, listen, ask three questions, give a clear next step and confirm. Fewer lost callers, more booked jobs this fall. Read more Sep 9, 2023 How Law Firms Can Attract More Local Clients A practical guide for small and solo law firms on attracting more local clients through visibility, directory listings, reviews, and referrals. Read more Aug 29, 2023 How to Write a Business Description That Wins Customers Learn how to write a business description that wins customers: a simple structure, natural keywords, specifics, and a before/after example. Read more Aug 20, 2023 Fall Lawn Care Bookings: How Lawn Companies Fill September and October Early Fall lawn care bookings are won in late August. Build a fall menu, start with current clients, update your listings and fill your aeration and cleanup calendar early. Read more Aug 18, 2023 How to Choose the Right Accountant for Your Small Business A plain-English guide to choosing an accountant for your small business: credentials, fees, key questions, red flags, and where to find one. Read more
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