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Sizzling summer sales and marketing ideas

Summer is finally here after a long spring of fluky weather. With the temperatures rising and more people out and about, it’s time to look at a few quick and simple marketing ideas that could generate hot sales for your business. Enjoy the summer!
Signature marketing program: Signatures…

2011-08-17
Uptick seen in Whatcom County business startups

While the local economy remains troubled, it appears becoming a business owner is a growing trend in Whatcom County.

In the first nearly six months of 2011, I've spotted or written about 67 brick-and-mortar businesses that have opened or are getting ready to open. That's well…

2011-06-21
WWU's Center for Economic Vitality saved or created 200 jobs in Whatcom County in 2010 2011-01-31
2010 had fewer business closures around Whatcom County than previous two years

While this is still a difficult time to keep a business open, it appears local owners are finding ways to survive.

In 2010 I spotted 57 closures of brick-and-mortar businesses in Whatcom County, a significant decline compared to 2009 (89 closures) and 2008 (83 closures). It's still…

2011-01-05
Commerce, WSDA assisted export sales jump 54%

In addition, the state Community Economic Revitalization Board invested $3 million in targeted programs throughout the state to help companies enter new export markets or engage in exporting for the first time. For example, the Center for Economic Vitality at Western Washington University is…

2010-12-02
Western's CEV wins large grant to expand export program

Western Washington University's Center for Economic Vitality has been awarded a $664,726 Washington Export Assistance Program grant to support its new Jump Start Washington Exports initiative, a program focused on supporting the export of Washington state products and services through…

2010-09-29
Surviving and thriving in tough times--How to recession-proof your practice

One of the first things you should do is analyze your finances.

“A critical aspect to recession-proofing is to first do an internal audit of your existing business — from a financial standpoint you need to know where money is coming from and where it is going,”…

2010-09-13
Dorr: Competitive intelligence key to raising profits

"Imagine that you could peek into your competitors’ financial statements gleaning instructive business comparisons and competitive intelligence. Or, consider that you can boost sales to your existing customers by knowing their lifestyles and preferences. What are innovative ways your…

2010-06-04
Tom Dorr to appear live on KGMI 790-AM from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15 2010-05-10
Mid-size companies could drive local economic recovery

"As economists sift through piles of data to see if the recession is coming to an end, several Whatcom County companies are not waiting.

Many of the local companies pushing forward with expansion plans in uncertain economic times have something in common: They are the often-…

2010-04-19
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