Level Up Your Marketing Plan and From Pastry Chef to Sweet Small Business Success

A Community Newsletter from Anytime Mailbox

August 28, 2024

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A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FROM ANYTIME MAILBOX

UPCOMING ENTREPRENEUR EVENTS

  • Get the lowdown on resources for small businesses in Central Valley with this free online workshop on September 3. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, you'll discover ways to tap into local support and build connections to boost your business.

  • Get ready for the Founders Forum — Inspire and Invest Talks, a free online series on September 6, that’s all about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to nail startup fundraising. From seasoned founders to newcomers, this event offers actionable advice and valuable connections for everyone.

  • Kick off your food business journey with the first of a four-part webinar series on September 7. This session dives into the essentials of business planning, especially for food-based ventures. Learn how to forecast your revenue and expenses with confidence to kickstart your business. It’s free, online, and still has spots open!

COOL FINDS

Gaining a deep understanding the problems that customers face is how you build products that provide value and grow. It all starts with a conversation. You have to let go of your assumptions so you can listen with an open mind and understand what’s actually important to them. That way you can build something that makes their life better. Something they actually want to buy.

  • Ready to take your marketing plan to the next level?
    Professor Jim Lecinski recommends shifting from a simple list of tasks and costs to a strategic investment proposal. By highlighting the results and return on investment, you’ll demonstrate to executives that marketing is key to growth, not just an expense. Check out the details to transform your marketing plan into a game-changer.

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT

Sweet Success: Chocolat Uzma’s Flavorful Journey

Chocolat Uzma, nestled in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, brings together the artistry of handcrafted chocolates with the vibrant flavors of South Asian culture, all thanks to founder Uzma Sharif. After years of perfecting her craft as a pastry chef, Uzma made the bold leap into entrepreneurship in 2010. Since then, she has turned Chocolat Uzma into one of the city's most beloved chocolate shops, even earning a spot as the 4th best in the nation according to USA Today. Despite challenges, Uzma's passion and resilience have driven her to keep growing her sweet venture, proving that sometimes, taking the risk pays off.

PRIVACY

Your Mac has some solid privacy features you should definitely be using. From encrypting your data with FileVault to setting up a firewall, these tools help keep your information safe from prying eyes. Take a few minutes to tweak these settings and give yourself some peace of mind.

Leave the Mundane Mail Errands to Us

You’re not still driving to the post office to pick up your mail, are you?

An Anytime Mailbox puts a stop to that inefficient use of time and energy.

Anytime Mailbox is a digital mailbox service that allows you to manage your postal mail via a smartphone app.

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Never hassle with monotonous mail tasks again. Instead, focus on work, adventures, and other things that pique your passions!

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