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Celebrating Small Business Saturday: A word of thanks from Nextdoor's CEO

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:08:06 GMT

This Small Business Saturday, we want to thank you for all you do to make your local community stronger. We recognize that you are here for us in our times of need, and we want you to know the Nextdoor team and your neighbors are here for you!

6 consulting trends to help you land more clients in the new year

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:27:48 GMT

As an independent consultant or head of a consulting firm, you probably know the importance of staying up to date on trends. After all, your clients depend on you as a reliable source of knowledge in various areas. Or, if you’re navigating how to start a consulting business and want to successfully kick-start your business, you know that relevant trends can help you get there.

New Year construction trends to keep your business on top

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:35:07 GMT

The construction industry has changed dramatically in the past 12 months.

New Year resolutions for small businesses

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:58:55 GMT

With the New Year approaching, now is the time to start thinking about resolutions — for yourself and for your business. In this guide, we’re breaking down eleven potential New Year resolutions to help small businesses thrive.

5 Small business marketing ideas to ring in the new year

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:56:56 GMT

The end of each year presents many opportunities for small business owners to drive sales and grow their businesses. But the end-of-year push doesn’t have to stop with holiday marketing. Get your customers excited about visiting your business in the future by developing a strong new year marketing plan.

Window cleaning business pricing guide

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:03:41 GMT

Window cleaning pricing 101

If you’re the new owner of a window cleaning business, learning how to price your services is an important step. You want to make sure you’re earning the right amount for your services while also giving your customers a fair price. Service fees can impact your client recruitment, your bottom line, and so much more.

How to open a coffee shop: A beginner's guide

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:57:31 GMT

The local coffee shop: it’s a fueling station, a gathering place, and a small business perfect if your passion is coffee.

8 Winter Landscaping Services

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:28:54 GMT

8 winter landscaping services

It’s true that most landscaping and outdoor property maintenance occurs in spring and summer when nature is thriving and the weather is cooperating. But what many landscapers—and their clients—don’t realize is that there’s plenty of winter lawn care to be done during the colder months, too. You can create eye-catching winterized exteriors, clean up before the holidays, provide lawn maintenance, and preserve all that effort undertaken throughout the year.

10 Unique Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 23:07:50 GMT

10 Unique Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs

There are more than 730,000 business owners in the U.S. alone—but, that doesn’t mean that every possible million-dollar idea has already been scooped up. And, business owners are regular people, too: 49% of business owners are women, 10% are LGBT, and the average U.S. business owner is around 44 years old.

How to price pressure washing jobs

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:59:16 GMT

When it comes to any business, pricing is key to your future success, profitability, and ability to invest in your business by hiring additional staff, running marketing campaigns, or purchasing new equipment.