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Small Business Owners, Workers & the Local Organizations That Support Them
Bundles for Business
Each of these Bundles includes an Interactive and On-demand Class, Customized Guidebook, 1 Hour of One-on-One Coaching and a Unique Curated Toolkit. Simply create an account to view the first 3 lessons of any class for free.
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Managing Crisis in Your Business
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This bundle includes the Class, Guidebook, Toolkit and i Hour of Coaching. In this course you will learn how to lessen the effects of any type of crisis to your businesses through careful planning and producing a customized Crisis Plan.
$249
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New Thinking for Greater Success
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)New Thinking for Greater Success takes you through six steps that analyze your current customers, new customers, competitors, your market and more. This creates a Roadmap to thinking differently, realizing opportunities and creating a plan of action.
$449
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The Big Payoff of Shifting to Worker-Owned
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)CO-OPS and ESOPS can serve as powerful tools for business owners considering transitioning. This course explains what these are and why you should consider them.
$249
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6 Guiding Principles to Being a Better Leader
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)Tips and perspectives written specifically for small business owners.
$249
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LBI Resource Library
CourseA toolkit of links, templates, reports and more for your business.
Free
The LocalFirst Community is a membership program of the Local Business Institute that welcomes nonprofit organizations representing local businesses and local businesses alike.
The LocalFirst Community Bundles are designed to help nonprofit organizations form, grow and thrive. Each Bundle delivers an Interactive, On-demand class, Customized Guidebook, Exclusive Toolkit and 30 Minute Coaching Session.
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LocalFirst Community: 5 Steps to Grassroots Organizing for Local Business
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Organizing local businesses into an association is one of the most powerful actions that can be taken to help local business thrive and build local economies. Learn the ins and outs of starting an organization.
$89
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LocalFirst Community: 6 Ways to Fund Your Organization
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Your organization is formed. Congratulations! You’re full of ideas and members are asking for all sorts of things. Alas, so many ideas and so little money. The gears of growth are greased with money. Let’s look at getting what you need.
$89
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LocalFirst Community: 3 Major Ways to Grow Your Organization
CourseYou’ve created an organization of local businesses. You have a purpose and a plan. Now explore 3 Major Ways to Grow Your Organization.
$89
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LocalFirst Community: 4 Ways to Grow Your Resources & Capacity
CourseYour organization needs to be sustainable and it can’t do that for long on pure volunteer effort. The most important resource you’ll have is a passionate paid director, even if this starts out as part-time. But how do you pay for this?
$89
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LocalFirst Community: 5 Plans for Growing Sponsorship Revenue
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Sponsorships can bring your organization needed revenue but they really do so much more. Explore the options and find out the benefits!
$89
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LocalFirst Community: 6 Steps to Growing Partnerships
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)A partnership is an agreement to work together to achieve a common goal. Learn the 6 steps to successful partnerships for your organization.
$89
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Social Media Campaign: Tariff-Free Zone
Digital downloadBoost your local business with my ready-to-use social media posts! Attract shoppers seeking a stress-free, tariff-free shopping experience and support your community.
Free
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Social Media Campaign: Buzz Into Spring
Digital downloadUtilize this free social media campaign to drive customers in your doors!
Free
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10 Tips to Grow Your Organization
Digital downloadAs a nonprofit representing small locally-owned businesses, you are an important part of your local economic ecosystem! These 10 Tips are really just the beginning of what we can offer to both your organization and your members. Get 10 Tips for $10.
$10
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Hate Has No Business Here
Digital downloadOur local businesses are safe places for everyone. This guide provides understanding of the parameters of hate speech, training your team and creating an action plan.
$10
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Small Business Table Tents
Digital downloadPromotional table tents ready for your printer! This bundle includes four table tents for your small business. Each promotes shopping at locally-owned businesses and includes a spot for your logo and business info.
$10
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5 Qualities of a Good Leader
Digital downloadLearn the five qualities that all good leaders share and use them to build your team and your company through excellent leadership.
$10
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We Believe Posters
Digital downloadWe Believe is a manifesto to small local business entrepreneurship. Display these posters proudly in your local business.
$5
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Social Media Toolkit: Choose to Live Local
Digital downloadUnlock the power of local shopping with our free social media campaigns! Empower your community and drive sales by promoting the Choose to Live Local initiative. Let's shop local together!
Free
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Social Media Toolkit: Love Your Locals
Digital downloadJoin us in promoting local love this Valentine's Day! This free campaign kit from the Local Business Institute makes it effortless to encourage shopping local all year round.
Free
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Social Media Toolkit: Shop Local
Digital downloadUnlock the power of local shopping! My digital download equips you with impactful social media campaigns designed to boost foot traffic to your favorite local businesses and strengthen our community economy.
Free
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Making Data-Driven Decisions for Effective Marketing
Digital downloadThis free download gives you insights and perspectives into the power of data-driven marketing.
Free
Elevate Your Small Business with Expert Guidance
Small business coaching with Rebecca Melançon
Gain valuable insights and practical solutions to elevate your small business to new heights. This is a one hour coaching segment so have your questions and concerns ready!
With decades of experience in marketing, leadership, and nonprofit growth, Rebecca is dedicated to helping small business owners achieve remarkable success. "I've worked with hundreds of small, local businesses. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals."
