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Getting on Google Maps is great advice for small local businesses.

Local reviews on Google Maps drive enduring value Local reviews on Google Maps drive enduring value By Becky McCray Leave a Comment While they were pointing out HipCamp to us, our friends at Marketing Delmarva also brought up the enduring power of Google Local reviews and photos. (I added the bold for emphasis.) If you love a local place, put it on...

Lessons here for collective impact: "By combining solidarity, identity, and moral shock, the movement was able to mobilize the masses and sustain their engagement throughout the summer of 2020. Movements that aim to employ outsider tactics like protest would be wise to learn from these mobilization strategies to attract a broad base of support and engagement."

Lessons learned from the post-George Floyd protests Why were the George Floyd protests unlike previous movements?

Friends, one of the biggest hurdles for small business success is the monopoly power held by big tech companies, thanks to weakening of anti-trust laws. This week, the House Judiciary committee is deliberating on new legislation that would reinvigorate anti-trust. Please take a moment to contact these folks and let them know we need their support. It's easy to do via Twitter or by the email form in the link in the comments.

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