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Summer in Milwaukee is full of energy, events, and opportunities to get your business noticed. What can you do to stay top of mind while the city is buzzing? For starters, don’t underestimate the power of small actions—like posting behind-the-scenes content, collaborating with a neighboring business, sharing a timely offer, or participating in a community event. Visibility leads to connection, and connection leads to growth.
Next, be sure to add or update your business listing in Smallbizmke's Directory, run one of our themed marketing campaigns, and attend a Think Tank session or Family Fun Night.
Lastly, use this Summer Visibility Checklist to help you show up where it counts. Whether you're a solopreneur or managing a small team, this quick list includes easy, affordable ideas for boosting awareness. Together, let’s make this summer your most visible yet!
| | Light Up Your Marketing This 4th of July | |
Looking for a simple, festive way to celebrate your small business this Independence Day?
Our Stars, Stripes & Small Biz marketing kit is ready to roll! It includes the campaign concept and suggested taglines, prewritten social media captions, an email template, blog outline, video script and shot list, graphics suggestions, a full posting schedule, a guide, and instructions on how to customize the material—everything you need to show your patriotic pride while keeping your marketing effortless.
Available now in the Smallbizmke Shop—grab yours before the fireworks begin!
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From Our Advisor's Desk...
"Beyond the Pitch: Building Real Connections in B2B Networking"
by John Anderson
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It started with a Panera Bread Sandwich.
No, really. Dave was halfway through his club sandwich when Bob, a self-proclaimed “Know It All,” showed up late by 15 minutes and sat down and launched into a 45-minute presentation—complete with laminated brochures, a laptop presentation, and not eating.
By the time Dave finished his sandwich, Bob hadn’t asked a single question or even noticed that Dave’s eyes had glazed over somewhere around “synergy optimization.” When Bob finally paused to breathe, he handed Dave a card, smiled confidently, and said, “Call me when you’re ready to scale.”
Spoiler alert: Dave didn't call.
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Got Something to Sell? We’ll Help You Spread the Word!
Smallbizmke is excited to introduce a brand-new service designed to help local makers, creators, and business owners boost their product visibility without breaking the bank.
For just $25 a month, we’ll help you get your product in front of more people—on the Smallbizmke Shop Page, across our social media channels, and in both our newsletters.
Here’s what’s included:
- A product photo and description featured on our Shop Page
- 8 social media shoutouts (twice a week)
- A spotlight in this monthly newsletter
- Additional mentions in our weekly Think Tank newsletter
If you’ve been looking for a simple, affordable way to drive more sales, this is it.
Want in? Contact us today and let’s start promoting your product!
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Glow Spa by Rio
GlowSpabyRio.com
275 Regency Ct., STE 200 Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 492-7130
Personalized skin care combined with advanced techniques and expert advice giving you healthy, glowing skin.
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Inner Wisdom & Wellness
Linda Scherrer
4810 S. 76th Street | Suite 110
Greenfield, WI 53220
(414) 935-8960
contact@innerwisdomandwellness.com
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At Inner Wisdom & Wellness, I believe that true health begins when we listen to our body's wisdom and honor our intuitive knowing.
Through personalized energy services, I create a space where you can release stress, process emotions, and return to your authentic self.
The result? A fundamental shift from depletion to vitality, from disconnection to clarity, from overwhelm to balance.
~ Linda Scherrer
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