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Dave Guiler wins 2024 Dothan Small Business Person of the Year award

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DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Small business is the backbone of America–and it’s no slouch in Dothan.

“Small businesses make up 85% of the chamber of commerce,” said Walter Hill, Chairman of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce. “Not only are they the driving force of our community, but they are our people.”

The nominees for the 2024 Dothan Small Business Person of the Year award include Sandi Hodge of Shute Pecan Company, Dave Guiler of Premier Entertainment Group, Reginald Greenwood of Sister’s Soul Express and Joshua Bane of Evergreen Creative Company.

“These four finalists are amazing entrepreneurs,” said Hill. “Whether they

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Small Business Optimism Rebounds as Recession Concerns Fade

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Despite ongoing high inflation, small business owners, decision makers and business leaders report strong levels of growth and high levels of optimism, which could translate into new business opportunities.

Image: Shutterstock.comThis is according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, which found that more businesses report growth compared to this time last year at 66% vs. 62%.

And small businesses—defined as businesses with two to 499 employees—continue to close the growth gap with large businesses (those with 500 to 10,000 employees). A year ago, large businesses outpaced small businesses in reporting growth by 20 percentage points at 74% compared to 54%.

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The Ultimate Guide – Forbes Advisor

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There are many different types of small business marketing and all the options can feel overwhelming quickly. Before you decide on a marketing plan, it’s helpful to conduct some research about the different possibilities, which choices are recommended for your business category and how much each one costs. Websites, social media, email, blogs and print are some of the available options and making strategic choices helps lead to the best outcomes.

Email Marketing

Yes, email has been around for a long time. But it’s still one of the most effective forms of marketing available and it comes with a low

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