The first step to finding the right talent for your job opening is to write a job description that...
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Essential Practices for a Thriving Business Culture
In this article Jill Lemon, Co-Found and Partner of Sandbox, shares how local businesses can...
Hiring Smarter, Retaining Longer: Insights from InUnison Members
Tom RosserCo-President of Gelati Celesti Lisa McSherryOwner of Lex’s of Carytown and Mamie’s...
Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right Fit
The first step to finding the right talent for your job opening is to write a job description that...
Marketing & Growth
Teaming Up For Growth (ChatGPT Worksheet)
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The 3 Biggest Innovation Challenges Facing Local Independent Businesses (and What to Do About Them)
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Innovation Doesn’t Mean Reinventing the Wheel: 3 Quick Ways to Spot Ideas Already Working Around You
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Real Stories
From Financial Stress to Stability
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Business to Business Relationship Building
Background Think, a prominent marketing and branding firm is known for its innovative approach to...
Mentorship for Accelerated Growth
Background PowerUp Productions, a dynamic video production company specializes in creating...
Research & Data
How Are Tariffs Affecting Richmond’s Local Businesses?
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State of Local Event Recap 2025
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Essential Practices for a Thriving Business Culture
Local businesses have a great opportunity to cultivate a strong and positive company culture, which can be a game-changer.
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Hiring and retaining employees in today’s tough job market continues to challenge many independent Richmond businesses. A strong team is vital for a company’s success. We talked with four InUnison members across various industries to share real-world insights that help them build and sustain effective teams.
Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right Fit
A job description is the first step in assessing whether an applicant and your company are a good match.
Hiring in a Tight Labor Market: What’s Working Now
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If you’ve ever lost sleep over cash flow, avoided looking at your bank account, or felt like “money” is the part of business you’ll never get right—you’re not alone. Every business leader has been there.
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Pricing your products or services can be one of the hardest parts of running a business. Charge too little, and you’re working long hours with little reward. Charge too much, and you worry about losing customers to the shop down the street or the business two clicks away online.
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Business Financials 101
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Finance Tracking & Forecasting Toolkit
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How Local Businesses Are Using AI in Real, Everyday Ways
AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that many local businesses in Richmond are already using to save time, improve communication, and support decision-making. Whether you’re just starting to explore it or looking for more practical ways to use AI, hearing from other local business owners can spark new ideas.