Halloween & Politics
Bottom Line // November-December 2023 What does Halloween and politics have in common? They both are scary. Mark Twain once said, “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe when…
Credit Card Swipe Fees; Is Congress Ready to Act?
Bottom Line // November-December 2023 There is likely no issue currently that Americans have more interest and concern in than inflation. The steepest rise in 30 years in pricing, in…
2023 A Year of Change, A Year of Progress
Bottom Line // November-December 2023 It’s hard to believe, but another year is coming to a close. The fall leaves are starting to pile up and some of our members…
International Outdoor Supports Small Businesses and Gives Back to Local Communities
By Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting* In 1997, husband and wife Randy and Hind Oram founded International Outdoor Inc. headquartered in West Bloomfield, Michigan. It is a family owned…
Prepared Food Sections Continue to thrive in Food Retail
By Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting* People need to eat, and they are often on the go. Retail food is an important expenditure. Most people buy retail food items…
Bipartisan Bill Addressing Credit Card Swipe Fees Could Help Independent Retailers
By Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting* Both the U.S Senate and House recently dropped bills to address swipe fees by bringing competition to a broken market. The Credit Card…
Marketing Retail Businesses with Artificial Intelligence
By Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting* Artificial Intelligence (AI) can automate a marketer’s repetitive tasks, from scheduling meetings and appointments to reporting on campaign metrics to optimizing the placement…
Getting the Intel on AI
How MIRA members can embrace the inevitable with Artificial Intelligence By Epiphany Communications & Coaching* Savvy business owners and entrepreneurs understand that to achieve success and improve sales in…
Market It: Transformative Impact of AI on Small Business Marketing
By Terry Packer // MIRA Director of Marketing & Business Development Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and its impact on marketing strategies…
Communicate It: Don’t Lose Your Voice When Using AI
By Vanessa Denha Garmo // Founder, Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting There is a lot of buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Webinars and workshops on AI are being promoted…