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Happy Small Business Saturday! Local businesses are the heartbeat of our community! Here are some small businesses in Calgary you can support today: Arepa Boss AROMA CAFÉ BAR Attic Rain Bäre Activewear Caribbean Taste Connected Chiropractic Flower Aura by Natasha HELLO WASH Pressure Washing Inkless Engraving Services Jemini Hair Artistry Lear Construction Management Ltd. Maple Premium Service Ltd. Polar Bees Auto Detailing Redladder Painting Sterling Plumbing & Gas Inc. YYCdownsizing Here’s how you can show your support and help them thrive: ✅Shop Local – Choose local stores, markets and services whenever possible. Every purchase makes a big difference! ✅Spread the Word – Recommend your favorite local spots to friends and family. Word-of-mouth is a powerful tool for small businesses. ✅Leave a Positive Review – Share your great experiences online. Reviews on Google, Yelp or social media can help local businesses reach more customers. ✅Engage on Social Media – Like, share and comment on their posts. It’s a simple way to boost their visibility and connect with the community. ✅Purchase Gift Cards – Even if you don’t need something right away, buying a gift card helps provide immediate support. They're perfect for future use for yourself, or as a present for someone else! ✅Attend Local Events – Show up for community markets, fairs or small business events. Your attendance supports vendors and fosters a vibrant local culture. #yyclocal #Calgary #YYC #CalgaryLocal

Boost Open House Feedback With this Simple $1 Trick! Open house feedback can feel like a chore for attendees. Spice it up with a unique incentive: lottery scratch-off tickets! It’s an affordable & fun alternative to cookies or small gift cards. Brand the scratch off tickets with your business cards, or repurpose old ones (especially the nice ones with foil prints). This clever strategy not only saves money but also makes a lasting impression, encouraging more guests to share their thoughts. This creative tactic will impress attendees and motivate them to provide valuable feedback... and you'll be surprised at how much more willing feedback you’ll receive. 😎 Tips: - Have them pre-made and ready to go for Open House Day. - Keep them visible near your Property Feedback Forms. - This will entice Attendees to take 5 mins to give feedback. - Even after they leave the Open House, your Branded holder will have made multiple marketing touches tangibly, visually & mentally. That's a WIN- WIN- WIN!...and all for $1 🙌 I've use this for Gift Cards, Lottery Tickets, Kona Ice Vouchers and even Raffle Tickets. Supper useful for any Industry, needing to engage audience with an affordable incentive. #DesignifymyBrand #RealtorBranding #RealEstateMarketing #OpenHouseGiveaways #BrandSpecialist

NINE DAAAAYS!!!Yes... 9. 😍 Have yours signed up for the newsletter yet? What are you waiting for? We are raffeling off three gift cards to the Painted Tree Boutiques that can be used in our Chandler boutique as well as any of the other amazing small businesses housed within any of the Painted Tree Boutiques across the country. So that means you do not have to be local to win! Did you know there are at least 35 other Painted Tree Boutique locations across the country? Might be one near you. 😉 So there are several ways to enter the drawing. Do one, do them all. The more you do, the better the odds of winning. 1) Share this post. Remember sharing is caring. 2) Comment below and let us know what kind of items you would like to see in our boutique. If we don't carry it, I'm pretty sure one of the other small businesses might. ❤️ 3) Visit our website and sign up for our Monthly Newsletters. You should really do that anyway because we will be offering special deals only available for those who sign up for the newsletter. So don't miss out! That's it. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms for more freebies and offers leading up to Opening Day. https://lnkd.in/gKsjXdsA

Five reasons I’m proud to be a judge of Gift of the Year 2025 1. Getting My Gift Guru 👑On : Let’s be real - getting asked to judge is a great honor. I’ve been spotting awesome gifts for my shop since 2012. So it’s like getting a badge that says, “This person knows what’s cool!” 2. Trendsetter Vibes: I get to be in the know about the latest and greatest in the gift world. Help shape what’s hot this year. Talk about being a trendsetter! And best of all I get to bring the best of entries to Hand Picked by Henrietta. 3. Cheering on Creativity: Supporting all those creative folks out there who pour their hearts into making/Creating unique gifts. It feels great to give a shoutout to the amazing talent behind the products! 4. Meet Cool People: The Gifts Industry has lots of awesome people that ooze their enthusiasm & innovation that sees the industry develop. Judging means I get to rubbing elbows with these brilliant judges, designers, and industry pros. 5. Help Gifts Shine: While helping people pick out the perfect gifts. Imagine all the happy faces when they find that special something because of a “Gift Of The Year” win. Putting well deserved winners into the spotlight. The recommendation is like being a gift superhero! So, being a judge is not just about the title; it’s about having fun, connecting with others, and making a real impact in the world of gifting! Can’t wait to see this year’s entries.

GADZOOKS!     Ewing ProAdvantage Points = More Money to Spend!!     Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend at Ewing! Choose from a variety of Ewing ProAdvantage offerings for yourself, your crew or your business. From fun gift cards or account credits to trips and our online shopping portal, with Ewing it doesn’t have to be all work and no play!    Start raking in your points for redemption.   Check your points, sign up, or for more information:  https://lnkd.in/g8H2DE2C * Start redeeming your points once you hit $5,000 in current year purchases. #EwingOutdoor #EwingProAdvantage #LeanOnUs #RewardPoints 

This weekend, I witnessed a pitch gone wrong. I was at a local fair with my family, and a scout leader was selling raffle tickets. He kept shouting the same line over and over: “Raffle tickets, 25 kroner, support the scouts, win travel gift cards!” It wasn’t a bad offer. But nobody cared. Why? Because he was talking at people, not to people. That's why he was the only vendor with no customers. Here’s what I would've done differently: 1. Picked a victim from the crowd. 2. Asked them if they needed a holiday. 3. Then slowly segueing into pitching my raffle tickets. I would've mentioned how expensive holidays can be, but that I had these sweet gift cards on offer and that they'd support the local scouts at the same time. So here's how you can apply that to your copy: 1. Focus on one person at a time. 2. Lead with the benefit that’ll grab their attention. 3. Speak like you’re having a conversation, not giving a lecture. That's it for today -- happy Monday, ya'll.

The Right Concrete Mix = Years of Durability. Get started on a solid foundation this fall! #BuiltToLast"Weather check: When planning concrete pours, a few degrees make a big difference. And this November, every ready-mix order comes with a $100 gift card*! Reach out for tips on timing it right and enjoy this special offer. 📞(416) 603-7878 #ConcretePlanning #ReadyMix #TheMLGroup"

Want to make your money go further this summer? Join our newsletter for insider tips on saving, budgeting and making the most of your earnings – direct to your inbox. This month, marketing exec, Lewis shows us how much he saved in a week by being more mindful when it came to what food to buy. 📨👛 And if you sign up in August, you'll also be in with a chance of winning a £150 Restaurant Gift Card! 🌟👉 https://bit.ly/3rMIsOX #Savings #SavingsTips #SummerSavings #AlwaysWorkingWithYou

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to support our local businesses! Here are six easy ways to make an impact: 🛍 Shop Local: Choose gifts from local shops and boutiques for unique finds that reflect our community’s spirit. 🎄 Attend Holiday Events: Join local markets and festivals to discover new products and support artisans in our area. 💳 Give Gift Cards: Purchase gift cards from local businesses—it's a thoughtful gift that encourages recipients to shop locally. 🌟 Promote on Social Media: Share your favorite local businesses on your professional networks. Your recommendation can attract new customers! 👍 Leave Positive Reviews: Take a moment to write a review for businesses you appreciate. Your feedback can help them thrive. 🎁 Gift Experiences: Consider giving experiences—like classes or workshops—offered by local providers. They often create lasting memories! Let’s come together to support the local economy this holiday season and help our communities flourish! Shop Small Saturday is November 30. #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #HolidayShopping

Take a tip from Santa this festive season and make a list (or two)! 💸🎅 The holidays are coming, and it’s the perfect time to get smart with your finances. Start by jotting down all your expected expenses—gifts, food, travel, entertainment—and comparing it with your available funds. This way, you can prioritise the essentials (like bills and rent) and see where you can afford to splurge (or save!). Here are some of our top tips to keep your spending in check: 🎁 Set a spending limit for each person on your gift list 🛍️ Shop early to score the best deals (Black Friday is your friend!) 🎄Consider affordable alternatives like homemade gifts or Secret Santa Stick to a plan and start the New Year without a holiday debt hangover! For more on managing your finances over the festive period, read our latest blog: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGhQvBHq #HolidaySavings #FestiveFinances #SmartSpending