America's New Entrepreneur--James Silver, The Price Group Realty!

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At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story, in their own words, is James Silver, The Price Group Realty.

James Silver is a Realtor with The Price Group of Coldwell Banker in St Petersburg Florida. Born in England, James has lived in various areas in the South of England and Spain before moving to the Sunshine State. Following his move across the pond, he has immersed himself in the world of Real Estate in both a personal and professional capacity. After joining the Real Estate world, James has been noted as one of the area's big hitters, with over $5M in volume in his first 18 months. And from there James has only continued to improve and can easily keep up with (and run laps around) seasoned realtors, many years his senior.  As testament to this, follow the Zillow link below to read a few of the glowing reviews James has received from past clients.

www.zillow.com/profile/JamesSilver/Reviews/

James doesn't believe in pressure sales techniques, he believes that by helping people and providing them with fact-based information on the current market trends, anticipating hurdles on the horizon and guiding clients over them, both buyers and sellers can make the best decision for themselves. To further educate and assist his clients, James utilizes his international sales experience with his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile.  His level of service will not only meet, but exceed your expectations. Whilst James specializes in waterfront properties, downtown condos and first time buyers, he is happy to assist and educate anyone regardless of their criteria.

Understanding all the potential complications of relocating, James ensures your move is smooth sailing from start to finish. Both domestic and international inquiries and referrals are welcome.

SmallBusinessBank.com is proud to be helping micro business customers like James Silver, The Price Group Realty build their business dreams with simple, value-based banking solutions. Contact James at: Cell: 813-786-0330

 

Let us feature YOUR micro business on our blogsite, and get FREE promotions on social media platforms and website at www.SmallBusinessBank.com. Interested? Contact John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today.

 

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America's New Entrepreneur--Wrangler Studios!

 

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At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story, in their own words, is Wrangler Studios.

 

Wrangler Studios is a boutique photography business operated by Kathryn Hester and named for her beloved yellow Jeep Wrangler.  Kathryn calls the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona her home and caters to locals as well as visitors.  Specializing in wall portraits and other custom printed products, Wrangler Studios offers a full-service experience for family holiday packages, vacation photographs, small destination weddings, portraits, and other intimate photography sessions. 

 

                      

In a campaign to encourage Sedona vacationers to put down their smartphones, skip the selfies, and capture their adventures with professional photographs, Kathryn has launched www.youinsedona.com and encourages everyone to consider vacation photography as an important part of the vacation planning process.  

Wrangler Studios is located in the Village of Oak Creek, a small community on the outskirts of the main street Sedona hustle and bustle.  Kathryn loves to show out-of-towners the best photo spots in Sedona and meet clients from all over the world.

 

 

SmallBusinessBank.com is proud to be helping micro business customers like Wrangler Studios build their business dreams with simple, value-based banking solutions. Visit their website at: www.wranglerstudios.com.

 

Let us feature YOUR micro business on our blogsite, and get FREE promotions on social media platforms and website at www.SmallBusinessBank.com. Interested? Contact  John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today.

 

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America's New Entrepreneur--Abbeez LLC

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At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story, in their own words, is Abbeez, LLC

Established in 2015, Abbeez LLC offers a range of natural skin care products for both women and men, and natural bees wax candles.

The founders are honorably discharged disabled veterans of the Army and Air Force who truly believe in all natural, back to basic principles.

If you are concerned with the countless number of unknown chemicals and other synthetic products invading your body, give Abbeez a try. 

We offer a wonderful selection of all natural alternatives at affordable prices comparable to the products you commonly find in big name stores. 

We keep a rotating inventory of stock on hand to ensure freshness with each batch. None of our products are made using those hard to pronounce chemicals and are about as natural as you can get with out being naked.

SmallBusinessBank.com is proud to be helping micro business customers like Abbeez, LLC build their business dreams with simple, value-based banking solutions. Visit them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abbeez/625710554230513

Let us feature YOUR micro business on our blogsite, and get FREE promotions on social media platforms and website at www.SmallBusinessBank.com.

Contact  John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Free Checking Accounts by GoBankingRates.com.

America's New Entrepreneur--SulliHosting Inc.

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At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story, in their own words, is SULLIHOSTING Inc.

 

 SulliHosting, Inc. was started in the first quarter of 2012 as a Sole Proprietorship which we transformed in August 2015 to a Corporation.

We made this move because we have grown exponentially over the 2 years and to not only protect my personal investment into the company, as well as future investments of mine and other members of the SulliHosting, Inc. Executive Team. 

 SulliHosting was started because we saw a need on Long Island for a quality Brand to help people get there 'Name' out there.

 

This is how we got into the Shared Hosting Business, and as we have grown we also have grown our offering of products.

 

Today we do not just offer Shared Hosting, but we also offer Cloud Servers, Dedicated Servers, Colocations, Web Design, SEO and we plan on making SulliHosting almost a "One Stop Shop" for people who own or manage businesses that are startups all the way up to large corporations.

 

We are excited to be able to offer convenient web marketing and website traffic solutions on  www.sullihosting.com so people will be able to find exactly what they need to make it easy for people to find them on the web and direct customer traffic to their site. 

 

SmallBusinessBank.com is proud to be helping micro business customers like SulliHosting build their business dreams with simple, value-based banking solutions. Visit their website at: http://www.sullihosting.com.

Let us feature YOUR micro business on our blogsite, and get FREE promotions on social media platforms and website at www.SmallBusinessBank.com.

Contact  John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Free Checking Accounts by GoBankingRates.com.

America's New Entrepreneur--P&K Graphics

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P&K Graphics is your one-stop shop for Recognition, Personalization and Identification products. We offer a wide variety of product choices whether you are recognizing an achievement, personalizing a gift or identifying your personnel. But we are also so much more!

We also offer a full line of promotional items ranging from premium, high-end brand name items or economical giveaways.

Feel free to take a look at our full online store at: http://www.pandkgraphicsonline.com  . If there is something you’re looking for do not hesitate to give us a call or drop us an email via: pandkgraphics1@cfl.rr.com .  We have access thousands of great products ready to customize just for you!

The desire for validation is one of the deepest human needs. Everyone wants to know they are a valued member of an organization, have done an outstanding job or have achieved a certain degree of success in sports, academics, business, or any field of endeavor. Recognition fills the recipient's heart with pride, appreciation and acceptance, and the presenter's soul with gratification.

We have a very wide variety awards to choose from.  Plaques to trophies, medals to ribbons and so much more.  Check out our online store to see our full line of recognition products.

 

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!), look no further.  Personalized gifts are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions, create new memories and to make your stuff personal and unique. P&K Graphics offers personalized items for every occasion and need. We have a wide selection of items, most of which can be ordered online and conveniently sent to you

 

The integrity and security of your badges and insignia are paramount. You need piece of mind that your insignia provider not only creates a quality product, but takes security and credentials very seriously. We have a large array of products and manufacturers to choose from.  You can even design your agency's badges online for a quote. Give us a call to discuss your agency's needs. The quality of our badges and uniform insignia cannot be matched.

I have to say that opening an account with Small Business Bank was the easiest thing I’ve ever done.  The staff at Small Business Bank are kind, patient and great communicators. I’m really glad I opened my account with Small Business Bank the best decision I’ve ever made.. Thank you Small Business Bank ….Palma Rasmussen, P & K Graphics Owner

At SBB, we're thrilled to have a business like P&K Graphics as our customer! Visit her website at: http://www.pandkgraphicsonline.com/

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!

For more information about our simple and value-based micro business banking products/services visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

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The Microbusiness Difference--A Closer Look!

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When it comes to the U.S. economy, size matters. Whether it's Big Business, Big Oil, or Big Banks, scale of operation is clearly a big deal.

As daily media coverage shows, it is the nation's major undertakings and enterprises that occupy the attentions of Washington and Wall Street. For all intents and purposes, it's the performance of the Fortune 500 companies that serves as a barometer for the rest of the economy and tells the rest of us how well or how poorly we are doing.

However, this focus on scale fails to take into account other parts of the economy, such as microbusinesses, which represent 92 percent of all U.S. businesses.

While, by definition, these businesses are small in scale, in the aggregate they are much more significant than most people realize. What's more, they have the potential to be even bigger and to provide the growth and jobs our economy so desperately needs.

It's time to give microbusinesses a closer look.

In 2011, microbusinesses directly accounted for approximately 26 million jobs in the economy. That's more than the total number of individuals employed in the government sector at the local, state and federal levels and more than twice as many who work in the Manufacturing. It is also more than total numbers in the Trade, Transportation and Utilities sector.

In our next two blog pieces--we'll talk about the various ways microbusinesses impact employment in our country.

 

 (The above from the Association For Enterprise Opportunity--The voice of Microbusiness).

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website at jverlin@gardnerbank.com .

For more information about our simple and value-based micro business banking products/services visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

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Mobile Transaction Services Propel Microbusiness Sales!

 

 

 

 

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MICROBUSINESS FACTS: As the US economy evolves, microbusinesses are well-poised to capitalize on non-standard work arrangements and recent technological advances in our labor market and broader economy.  (AEO--Association for EnterpriseOpportunity, The Voice of Microbusiness)

Times were when you used to have customers come in to your storefront, pay cash, check or credit card for purchases, then leave.

Today--exciting technologies in both mobile devices, banking and card payment services allow micro business owners the freedom to expand customer payment options nationwide.

In addition to mobile checking and savings accounts and services--card processing or "merchant services" allow microbusiness owners to offer more convenient payment methods for their customers.

By offering more traditional "swiping" card reader devices (soon to be able to take the more secure "chip" credit cards), mobile devices are now being used by micro businesses to conduct business seamlessly, securely and simply.

In addition to "swiping", Gardner Bank's card processing let's micro business owners use a virtual "cash register".

Deposits are made from the virtual "cash register" within 48 hours with these options--and micro business owners know instantaneously via electronic receipt that they've been accepted.

 Businesses that accept all forms of payment will insure that Millennials will do business with you--as 69% have indicated they will NOT shop at businesses that accept only cash/checks.(Intuit WePay Survey).

According to some estimates--businesses lose up to 80% in impulse purchases by not accepting debit/credit cards.

At www.smallbusinessbank.com, we're pleased to be America's first community microbusiness bank supporting these leading edge mobile online technologies--allowing our customers the freedom to conduct business online and mobile devices, nationwide--all the time.

Stay tuned for updates on some of our newer offerings to help our customers maximize their profits efficiently!

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!

For more information about our simple and value-based banking products/services visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

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America's New Entrepreneur--Amy's Handmade Jewelry

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MICROBUSINESS FACTS: 26 million direct jobs come from microbusinesses, 1.9 million indirect jobs and 13.4 million induced jobs. (AEO--Association for EnterpriseOpportunity, The Voice of Microbusiness)

 

Small Business Bank Microbusiness Featured Customer:

Amy's Handmade Jewelry

 

I started making jewelry in 2009 after I got a piece of "junk mail" from a jewelry kit-of-the-month club. I was about to throw it away when I suddenly just knew that is what I was supposed to do!

 

I had been searching for a way to make a living from home and was doing online surveys and going to focus groups and taste tests. I had also tried my hand at multiple level marketing companies like Herbalife, with little success.

 

I wanted to sell something that I had created instead of convincing myself and others how wonderful someone else's product was.

 

I started as Amy's Handmade Notions with a site on Etsy and a free YOLA website.  A while later, I changed the name to Amy's Handmade Gifts and branched out in various directions. , including Merchant Circle, Etsy and Tophatter.

 

In 2011 I purchased a StoresOnline e-commerce website.

 

I also participate in local craft shows and am a regular vendor at a local Farmer's Market.

 

In 2015 I graduated from the New York Institute of Art & Design as a Certified Designer/Maker of Beadwork and Jewelry.

 

I am currently working on growing my company as a provider of quality unique home décor as well as jewelry and gifts.

 

My biggest challenge is to expand my presence through advertising and promotion with a very limited budget.

 

Small Business Bank helped me by making it possible to open a small business account along with a card swipe device--which is a must-have at events!

 

My dream is to someday open a brick-and-mortar gift shop.

 

I love to read and spend time with my wonderful husband of 13 years, Chris and our adorable cats, Lilly and Faith.

 

In the evenings I share a Christian music concept called "Joyful Noise" on social media.

We at www.smallbusinessbank.com are proud to be associated with Amy's Handmade Jewelry--one of the many micro business pro's we try to help every day realize their dreams of freedom and success. Visit her website: www.amyshandmadejewelry.com.

 

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!  

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America's New Entrepreneur--Center Cut Doughnuts

 

 

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MICROBUSINESS FACTS: For newcomers, with no previous business experience and less than four years in operation, to full-timers with $50,000+ in sales and receipts--micro business owners are committed to succeeding in business. (Association for Enterprise Opportunity--The Voice of Microbusiness).

 

 

My name is Josh Kowitz.  My company that I started in early 2015 is Center Cut Doughnuts.  We are a small doughnut operation that is featured at the Hampden Farmers’ Market, a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland.  We create gourmet, forward-thinking doughnuts such as Brown Butter, Key Lime Pie, Lavender, & Oreo Cheesecake to name a few.  I got the idea of starting a doughnut business in Baltimore from travelling for work, and my love of doughnuts. 

 

 I would go to major cities across the country and seek out the local doughnut shops to see what they offered.  I thought my hometown, being as quirky as it is, needed a place like that.  So I took some time to perfect my yeast-raised dough until I had a consistent product, which ended up being amazing.  My co-workers told me that I could sell the doughnuts and I did.

The Farmers’ Market has been a huge success, being lauded in local publications, which I could’ve never imagined.  Every one of my customers is asking when a brick-and-mortar shop will open, and I am working towards that goal, hopefully, by the end of the year. 

My advice for any small business owners, or people looking to start one, is to not be deterred.  I had many doubters along the way, saying I had no restaurant/baking experience, but you can do things your way and make it work!  And don’t be afraid to crack some eggs.  You have to make a mess to create something beautiful and I think I have something beautiful on my hands.  Just keep pushing! 

 

At SBB--we salute Josh's courage and determination to begin his own business.

 

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today! 

 

For more information about our products and services for micro business owners, visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

 



America's Game-Changer--The Micro Business

 

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By John V.

From the work at home stylist to the IT professional doing and contracting support or programming side business--a new category of income-producing businesses are changing the face of the American economy--the micro business.

Employing from 1-5 people, including the owner, chief manager and operator, micro businesses have the potential to change the dynamics of income, wealth creation and quality of life in this country like no other business factor we have seen in decades.

With individual business owners earning $5000, $15,000 or more each year in addition to their current job incomes--these micro business owners are paving the way for realizing their American dream on the heels of a brutal recession in 2009.

Micro business growth also affects the nation's employment picture as well, and according to the American Enterprise Institute--if each of the 92% micro business owners in America hired just one person--we'd be at full employment in this country.

That's a big impact--bigger than you may think in terms of economic impact in the country.

More consumers, more taxpayers, more satisfied citizens--all a part of their piece of the American Dream--owning their own business!

At www.smallbusinessbank.com, we salute these fearless business owners (one reason we created a free business checking account and other services for them for their mobile devices) and hope our customer profiles in this blog will encourage and educate you as you build your business.

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!

Learn more about all of our services for small business owners at www.smallbusinessbank.com today.