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From the Blog

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Confessions of a business owner: Part 3

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This flower is an orchid. Not one from a far-out t

This flower is an orchid. Not one from a far-out tropical land but one here, in the Oregon Coast Range.⠀
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I see these orchids in the wild during the springtime. They are like beautiful gifts from the ground that stop me in my tracks every single time. 👣 ⠀
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They are tiny, just a few inches off the ground. It’s a wonder their stalks can even hold up their delicate magenta bloom.⠀
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This is made possible because they grow in a place that gives them a strong foundation. I find them protected under the forest canopy, nestled in moss and fallen leaves. 🌲 ⠀
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Sometimes their bloom is the only thing you see, the rest of the plant secured with the help of nearby debris.⠀
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These “lady slippers” remind me of growing a business. ⠀
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Our ideas start off as nothing, something hidden below the surface. They are dormant and waiting for their time to shine. ☀️ ⠀
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They are often buried. Hard to access because the climate isn’t yet right. We have to work to bring them to the surface.⠀
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Ideas need the opportunity to grow with the right support and the right environment. Once it all aligns, our businesses start to feed on the elements and blossom into what they are today.⠀
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Luckily for us, we get to stick around longer than “lady slippers.” We get more than just one season to engage the world with all we have to offer. We get to do it ALL YEAR LONG.⠀
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#lamplightcreatives #growthgoals #growingyourbusiness #smallbusiness #growth #oregon #oregonoutdoors #oregoncoastrange #inspired #marketingagency #supportlocal #corvallis

Finding the right tools and tactics to market your

Finding the right tools and tactics to market your business can be FRUSTRATING. 😱⠀
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Put your fears and screams behind you, help is on the way! We are here as your marketing consultant.⠀
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When you hire us to get consulting for project-specific guidance, we help you discover what is possible and how to implement it.⠀
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During consulting sessions, you have direct access to our creative director, leveraging her knowledge to improve your marketing efforts.⠀
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Consultation on retainer gets you:⠀
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✅ Weekly meetings with our creative director to discuss new or urgent initiatives.⠀
✅ An agreed-upon number of hours each week in which she goes to work for you on whatever tasks you assign within her skill set. ⠀
✅ Unlimited email access to her for the duration of your retainer.⠀
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Whether you need a consultation by the hour or for the long-term, we are here for you.⠀
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Request a free meet and greet so we can learn about your vision and goals and how we can help you achieve them.⠀
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👉👉 DM or submit a request via our website: https://buff.ly/3w8EX2p for more details.⠀
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Thank you to Brian @ Next Chapter Mediators for ch

Thank you to Brian @ Next Chapter Mediators for choosing us to design your new website.⠀
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Brian came to us as a retired lawyer and former Supreme Court clerk who recently moved to the Willamette Valley.⠀
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His new venture was to start a mediation practice that would serve clients both in-person locally and nationwide virtually. We created the perfect design and content to fit his vision.⠀
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His sense of humor and matter-of-factness made us thoroughly enjoy working with him. Seriously. Thanks for all the laughs 😂😂⠀
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To learn more about him and his services, check out his site (link in bio).⠀
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It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day!⠀

It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day!⠀
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Today, we honor all the hard-working small business owners in our community.⠀
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Thank you for being the backbone of our economy. Thank you for making it work during this difficult time. You are the heart and soul of our community.⠀
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We honor the time and hard work you put into building your business. We admire your dedication. We support you. We are in this together. 🥰⠀
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On this day and every day, we remind you to support local businesses, and in turn, support local families.⠀
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Shop small and make someone do a happy dance today. 💃 Happy National Mom and Pops Business Owners Day! 💖⠀
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#SupportSmallBusiness #ShopLocal #Supportlocalbusiness #smallbizlove #LampLightCreatives

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They can be used for different reasons, but as relates to marketing, hashtags should generate leads for your business. Watch and learn what I mean.

What #hashtags do for you

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Most of us have heard of them, but do you really understand them? Tune in for #hashtag101

How to use #hashtags and why

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What’s the difference? I have the answer for you!

Liking vs. following on Facebook

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Knowing who your target audience is and what social channels they are using is imperative if you want your social media to do work for you. Watch to learn what I mean.

Making your social media work for you

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Branding and marketing go hand in hand but they aren’t the same thing. Watch to learn how they are different and why.

Differences between branding and marketing

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Make your business findable online - for FREE!

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