Small Business United Blog

The Daddy of All Coffees

by Troy Marcyes

According to Lee Paterson, the founder of Hula Daddy Coffee, not all coffee is created equal.
The words “pure Kona coffee” can be deceiving. For those who are coffee connoisseurs or just desire the morning cup to get your day started, know that the word “pure” has a certain status to live up to.
When ...

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Taking Care of Your Customers… Literally!

by Troy Marcyes

Is work stressing you out? Are you constantly worried about the economy? Do you find yourself struggling with balancing your hectic lifestyle?
Look no further than Embody Wellness Spa located in Mountain View, California.

Embody Wellness Spa is not a typical high-end day spa. It focuses on helping busy people create balance in their ...

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Riding the Economic Waves

by Troy Marcyes

How many times have you heard the saying, “treat others the same way you wish to be treated?” This saying is now being implemented by numerous small businesses as they work to grow their business.
In the eyes of the customer, that is a huge deal. It has been a reason why small businesses remain ...

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Going Nuts with SEO

by Troy Marcyes

Imagine walking into a gift store and smelling the aroma of freshly roasted hazelnuts and vanilla being added to toffee. That is the exact experience for customers who visit Hazelnut Hill’s gift shop. Customers can stop by the small business and view the roasting and packaging process before they make a purchase. Quite a unique ...

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Socially “Blowing Out” the Competition

by Troy Marcyes

Do you remember the days when you would put baseball cards in the spokes of your bicycle to make it sound like you were riding a motorcycle? Or opening a pack of baseball cards in hopes of getting your favorite player’s rookie card while chewing on the gum in the pack?
Well, Chris Park is ...

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Passion for Fashion Jewelry

by Troy Marcyes

Based in Oakland, California, Green Halo jewelry is known for being made by hand by artisans in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company is dedicated to exploring how people adorn their bodies and their lives, and in that vein strives to continuously create innovative designs.
Ashley Rogers, Owner/Designer of Green Halo Designs, has been ...

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Greenraising the Bar

by Troy Marcyes

Are you one of those parents who have bought massive amounts of candy bars, cookie dough or magazine subscriptions to help your child raise money for cheerleading, football, band camp or glee club? If so, you’re not alone.
A company called Greenraising has taken this common fundraising model and added a “green” twist – instead ...

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Rockin’ the House with Rockridge Home

by Troy Marcyes

While many Small Businesses are facing difficult economic times, Jennifer Kaplan is working around that by embracing new technology and giving world-class customer service. Bigger stores that offer the same products as her are not interested in creating that same environment. They are more worried about your pocket book. Ask yourself this: What are some ...

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Lions, Tigers, and Jellyfish…Oh My!

by Troy Marcyes

Have you ever watched Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and wondered what you could do differently to make your place stand out? Are you sick of seeing goldfish in a bowl on your kitchen sink and want to upgrade? Now is your chance with Jellyfish Art.
A sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands ...

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Scribble me this, Scribble me that

by Troy Marcyes

It is crazy to think how some businesses are formed. Apple was formed in a garage. Jamba Juice was built after a successful college project. Tapout clothing was formed by two mixed martial arts enthusiasts selling t-shirts out of the trunk of their cars.
To add to that list,  Scribble Press was created on five hour ...

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