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September 26, 2023 COMING OF AGE
COMING OF AGE
September 26, 2023
I got to thinking about the generational make-up of today's workforce when I realized all the folks I interviewed in the current issue are well-experienced, older workers with decades of expertise and know-how, who are still creating and innovating with alacrity. (Yours truly included.)

There was a time when you entered the labor force, worked until a certain age, and retired. Now, more and more people are working into their golden years, a trend that's expected to continue fueled by aging ...
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September 25, 2023 Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
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Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
September 25, 2023
When Apple launched its new iPhones this month, one of its most noteworthy updates was replacing its Lightning charging cable with a USB-C. This was not a voluntary move or extension of Steve Jobs’s love of simplicity. Apple changed it because the European Union required them to, according to Ben Cohen in The Wall St. Journal. Now, just about every mobile phone in the world (forget just little ol’ Europe) will have one charging solution (USB-C).

While this may seem logical, it ...
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September 22, 2023 New Feature: Make a Product Tax-Exempt
How to edit a product to make it tax-exempt.
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New Feature: Make a Product Tax-Exempt
How to edit a product to make it tax-exempt.
September 22, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: You can now make a product tax-exempt.

With this update, your store can decide whether or not to charge tax on a product.  This is handy, for example, when selling most food online in New York State, where such purchases are tax-empt.

Please follow these steps to access this feature:
  1. Log in to your Shop Local account.
  2. Browse to the product you wish to make tax-exempt.
  3. On the product's Details page, click "Edit product&
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September 21, 2023 Shop Local Merchants Rank 700% Higher than MyRegistry.com and Shopify Merchants
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Shop Local Merchants Rank 700% Higher than MyRegistry.com and Shopify Merchants
September 21, 2023
We recently conducted a study to review Google search results for wedding registry purchasing. In the results for 32 states in which we have clients, Shop Local stores ranked on page 1 of Google ahead of national chains and other registry services, which often have larger customer bases and bigger website budgets.

When conducting the search for "wedding registry [state name]", many Shop Local stores beat MyRegistry.com and Shopify apps, like Gift Reggie.

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September 20, 2023 AUTUMN IN THE KITCHEN · Poterie
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AUTUMN IN THE KITCHEN · Poterie
September 20, 2023
The kitchen is a space of imagination and creativity. Let Poterie be the canvas for your creations, a unique collection that takes a modern approach to vintage culinary French pottery.

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September 20, 2023 The Painter Bunny
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The Painter Bunny
September 20, 2023
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”

― Vincent Willem van Gogh 🎨 View Post
September 19, 2023 Standards Matter
What the retail industry can learn from Google and Amazon teaming up on technology standards.
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Standards Matter
What the retail industry can learn from Google and Amazon teaming up on technology standards.
September 19, 2023
Google, Amazon, and an array of home appliance companies are teaming up to make it easier for you to dim your home’s lights and lock your front doors. They are adopting a standard called Matter that allows devices to communicate and work together, shares The Wall St. Journal. This allows a giant like Amazon, creator of Alexa devices and Ring doorbells, and Tuo, a small home device tech creator, to use the same platform yet keep their internal, proprietary code base. This standard is like a...
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September 14, 2023 Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
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Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
September 14, 2023
In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, an ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl from Beatriz Ball shines brightly always.

Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves--ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.Equally at home with your casual dinnerware ...
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September 14, 2023 25% of Brands Offer Discounts for Newsletter Signups
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25% of Brands Offer Discounts for Newsletter Signups
September 14, 2023
Shop Local analyzed the websites for the top-20 selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industries. We assessed what discounts brands offer when one signs up for a newsletter.

Brand Study Findings:
  • Of the 20 brands, 5 (25%) offer a discount when one signs up for a newsletter.
  • For brands that offer a discount, the average discount is 15% off.
  • Some brands offer other promotions for signing up for a newsletter, including free shipping and a raffle entry.

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September 12, 2023 Store Owner Saves $1,000 by Choosing Save Local Service
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Store Owner Saves $1,000 by Choosing Save Local Service
September 12, 2023
H Mercantile, an indie store in Louisiana, signed up last week for a free account.
  • The store owner heard about the service from their Ivystone sales rep and signed up online.
  • In just a few minutes, the store used the Brand Syncing Service to Sync with Casafina. It instantly had data for 955 products to create an online store and gift registry filled for free.
  • The owner saved $1,000+ in labor on adding products to a website.
  • The store paid no setup costs to
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September 10, 2023 Zero Sum Networks ⚔️
How competitive techniques can help lure clients and grow a network.
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Zero Sum Networks ⚔️
How competitive techniques can help lure clients and grow a network.
September 10, 2023
Andrew Chen shares in 'The Cold Start Problem' that many times, networks are competing in a zero-sum game. One network gets a customer to join their network and thereby not participate in another. For example, when a driver used Lyft instead of Uber, Uber, which Chen helped, lost. And it lost in two regards: Uber lost the revenue from the lost ride, and Lyft gained the revenue. Chen’s team was tasked with getting drivers to use all their time driving for Uber and thereby unraveling Lyft&...
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September 8, 2023 A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
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A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
September 8, 2023
An accessory caddy would be useful for any entertainment table. Your silverware, napkins, and more will be conveniently kept in this dining utensil and napkin holder. This handwoven kitchen caddy has four upright sections that offer the best storage and decorative accent, making it the perfect choice for a beautiful centerpiece for an amazing dinner. It has a distinctive rustic finish and is constructed from exotic vines, adding a touch of rustic charm to the fall and holiday table preparations....
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September 8, 2023 $500 Give-Get Promotion
$500 Give-Get Promotion
September 8, 2023
FOR SALES REPS

We'll pay you and the store both $500 each.
  • Shop Local will pay you $500 for referring a retailer. 
  • The retailer just needs to open a free Online Store.
  • You can sign the retailer up, or the retailer can sign up.
  • Shop Local will give the retailer a $500 credit.
  • The retailer can use the $500 towards a paid Gift Registry feature.
  • A retailer can choose to just use the free services and not a paid feature. It can choose to use the $500 if it wishes to use a
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September 8, 2023 Weekend Waffles Entertaining
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Weekend Waffles Entertaining
September 8, 2023
Simply waffle family-style. When served on this oval beaded placemat made of organic tropical vines, food tastes better when it is shared with family. The appearance and flavor of food are enhanced by its stunning, organically inspired colors, which include browns, yellows, and autumnal tones and are made from organic forest vines.  Its robust design draws attention to its authentic, earthy tones, which naturally age to nut brown. Set of four.

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September 7, 2023 Love Those Margins 💖
How premium plan tiers help businesses sell more and increase margins.
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Love Those Margins 💖
How premium plan tiers help businesses sell more and increase margins.
September 7, 2023
Dating apps are launching higher-priced premium tiers, according to last week’s The Wall St. Journal. Hinge offers a new $50/month plan, and Tinder is launching a $500/month plan. The League already offers a $1,000 plan. These pricey plans take the sting out of Bumble’s $60/month plan.

Why are companies offering such plans? Because even if Tinder only gets 10% of users, that's millions. Plus, the profit and margins are likely higher for customers using these plans. A normal ...
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September 7, 2023 Back to school post with a yummy picture!!!
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Back to school post with a yummy picture!!!
September 7, 2023
Limoges porcelain can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner and LE GOUTER!
In France, it is a pretty nice tradition to have a good healthy home cooked snack when you come home from school.
The picture is featuring honey/lemon/ginger cake with a scoop of blackberry sorbet.
Bon Appétit 
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September 7, 2023 Oven to Table Bakeware
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Oven to Table Bakeware
September 7, 2023
Meatballs are a hearty, comforting food deserving a starring role at your dinner table. It`s a delicious casserole treat served in this Pyrex dish with Calaisio`s serving basket. This woven basket made of organic vines is durable enough to withstand a hot bakeware and easy to clean with a soft brush to keep the vines looking its best. A mild dish soap and water solution comes in handy for removing grease. The woven tray includes 1Qt Pyrex dish, 8” x 8”. 


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September 6, 2023 Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
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Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
September 6, 2023
NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing. 

Study Findings:
  • For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states.  When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has
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September 6, 2023 Hosting with Oven Basics 4-Quart Oval Roaster
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Hosting with Oven Basics 4-Quart Oval Roaster
September 6, 2023
This heat-resistant casserole tray that comes with the 4-quart oval roaster from Anchor Hocking is perfect for baking and serving food to guests when entertaining. Handwoven from durable tropical vines, the tray is oven-to-table ready. It rapidly makes the dining space brighter with its aged golden tones. The classic design and timelessness of this casserole dish tray enhance any dining environment. Different sizes and shapes are available.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary ...
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September 5, 2023 Totally Tortoise! Tortoise Shell Home Décor is Classic
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Totally Tortoise! Tortoise Shell Home Décor is Classic
September 5, 2023
The tortoise pattern appeal of these palm seed beads, which elegantly contrast with other natural materials, like in this handwoven placemat made of biodegradable vines, is one element that inspires their imaginative play. Our artisans carefully select each seed to ensure its excellent quality and intrinsic beauty. The selected seed is meticulously washed and sanded to highlight its natural texture and tortoise color, which contains traditional tones of brown and yellow. The seeds are ...
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