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Essential Digital Tools Helping Small Businesses Grow in East Montgomery County
Small businesses across Greater East Montgomery County are navigating a rapidly shifting marketplace where digital efficiency, customer reach, and streamlined operations can make the difference between plateauing and thriving. The landscape isn’t about adopting every new tool — it’s about choosing the right ones that strengthen your visibility, sharpen your operations, and help you serve your community with confidence. Learn below about: Reliable digital tools that support growth Which kinds of systems
Why Small Outages Cause Big Business Headaches
Why Small Outages Cause Big Business Headaches Most local businesses don’t get taken out by a “big disaster.” They get knocked wonky by a quiet outage at the wrong time; when phones go down, internet drops, or a system freezes mid-afternoon and the rest of the day never recovers. One Number:120 minutes. Two hours of disruption at the wrong time can create a full day of schedule friction, stalled sales, and recovery work. Why it matters (lost time / revenue / trust):You lose time because staff starts
Tension Steel USA facility no longer coming to East Montgomery County Industrial Park
Tension Steel USA will no longer be opening a facility in the East Montgomery County Industrial Park, said Kelley Mattlage, the East Montgomery County Improvement District’s chief operating officer, via email Jan. 23. Mattlage said Tension Steel, a Taiwan-based company, opted not to continue their U.S. expansion.Construction on Tension Steel’s facility was originally estimated to kick off this month, as previously reported by Community Impact. The project was announced in July, and was expected to bring 120
Lone Star Family Health Center Receives National Association of Community Health Center’s Advocacy Award
Lone Star Family Health Center is honored to be recognized by the National Association of Community Health Centers for receiving the bronze status in the NACHC's Advocacy Center of Excellence Program. “This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to advocate access to quality care for our community,” said Karen Harwell, CEO of LSFHC. “We are proud to stand up, speak out and advocate for our patients.” An Advocacy Center of Excellence is a Community Health Center that creates a culture of advocacy to
Your biggest risk might be one supplier
One Vendor That Could Shut You Down Tomorrow ?If one vendor disappears for 72 hours, what breaks first? Here’s the one step to reduce that risk fast. Most businesses don’t get thrown off by one dramatic event. They get knocked sideways by one quiet dependency, one vendor delay that turns into reschedules, customer frustration, and a week that starts slipping. In the next 30 seconds, I’ll give you a simple 72-hour test and one step to reduce that risk fast. In my experience I've seen many
What to Know Before Acquiring an Underperforming Business
Acquiring a struggling business can be a high-risk, high-reward move. Done wisely, it allows you to bypass startup costs, inherit an existing customer base, and breathe new life into an operation with untapped potential. But without careful planning, it can also lead to financial strain and missed opportunities. This guide explores the essential considerations when purchasing a struggling business and how to adapt it for long-term success in today’s marketplace. 1. Understand Why the Business Is