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Leadership & People · Oct 16, 2026
Innovate Local Recap: Building Your Company Culture
Last month, our community came together for another dynamic InnnovateLocal event. This year’s theme was Culture By Design, featuring Dr. Bob Kelly as the keynote speaker. To our crowd of local business owners, culture cultivators and more, Dr. Kelly demonstrated…
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Policy & Advocacy
Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Businesses Should Know
Oct 6, 2026
Virginia is developing its new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is beginning to share more information…
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Marketing & Sales
🔒 Sales 101 Case Study – Tom Rosser
Feb 26, 2026
The key to the business's success can be attributed to many things, but one of the largest factors is that Rosser really knows sales.…
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Marketing & Sales
🔒 Sales 101: Speaker Case Study – Sarah Paxton
Feb 19, 2026
Sarah Paxton's sales expertise was in the spotlight when she joined a panel of sales experts at the recent InUnison Sales 101 event, where…
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5 Steps to Take Immediately If Your Business Is Hacked
Cyberattacks cripple company operations, but swift action can reduce damage. Here’s how to respond to a security incident. By: Jessica Elliott , Contributor, Co. Cybercrime comes in…
Read the article →Develop a Marketing Plan
You’re going to need a marketing plan so you can get there. If you build it, they won’t necessarily come. In today’s market, it’s hard enough…
Read the article →4 Strategies for Early Holiday Shopping Season Prep
Early preparation for the holiday shopping season helps small businesses boost sales, overcome challenges, and stay competitive during the most critical sales period of the year.
Read the article →State of Local 2024: Event Recording
Welcome to the recorded inaugural State of Local event. In this event recording, we delve into exclusive insights unveiled by Diana McMahon, Vice President of InUnison,…
Read the article →State of Local 2024: Results
Watch State of Local Event Here InUnison develops the State of Local survey as a benchmarking tool tailored for local, independent businesses in the Richmond region. These insights…
Read the article →Essential Business Finance Terms for Local Businesses in the Greater Richmond Area
Understanding key financial terms and concepts is crucial for the success of any local business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your financial management…
Read the article →Advanced Financial Analysis: Diving Deeper into Financial Metrics and Ratios
this post will delve into advanced financial metrics and ratios that can help businesses make more informed decisions
Read the article →Top Inventory Management Software for Local Businesses in Richmond, Virginia
For Richmond’s independent businesses, effective inventory management is crucial to maintaining cash flow and reducing costs, especially during uncertain economic times. At InUnison, we understand that…
Read the article →What You Need to Know About Local SEO
Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing a website or online presence to increase its visibility in local search results on search engines…
Read the article →Event Recap: Building a Company Culture Your Business Can Be Proud Of
InUnison recently hosted an insightful Learning Lab event featuring Jill Lemon from Sandbox, who presented on the crucial topic of building a company culture that your…
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