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Nantucket's Seasonal Economy Makes Email Newsletters More Valuable — Here's Why
On an island where summer fills every restaurant and shop, then winter goes quiet, keeping customers engaged through the off-season isn't optional — it's the business. An email newsletter gives you a direct line to your audience that no algorithm can cut off. Email marketing averages $36 back per $1 spent, making it one of the highest-ROI marketing tools available to small businesses. This guide covers why email works, how to build a newsletter, and how to keep people reading.Why Email Outperforms Social
Dark Sky Week: Please show your support for preserving Nantucket's starry nights!
The Select Board has declared April 13-20 to be International Dark Sky Week on Nantucket. Atheneum, Bookworks, and Mitchell’s Book Store are having special dark-sky theme book displays. Cisco Brewers pays tribute to our starry nights with its Stargazer Stout. And the Maria Mitchell Association and Nantucket Conservation Foundation are partnering with us on a special community stargazing event at Altar Rock.Won’t you, too, show your support for preserving Nantucket’s starry nights during International Dark
Why Every Nantucket Business Needs a Media Kit
Whether you run a boutique on cobblestone streets, operate a hospitality business catering to summer visitors, or provide year-round services to our island community, getting your story in front of the right people matters. A well-prepared media kit is one of the most effective tools you can have in your public relations arsenal — and it's not just for major corporations with dedicated PR teams.What Is a Media Kit? A media kit (also called a press kit) is a curated collection of materials that gives
Managing Business Transitions: Smart Change Strategies for Owners
Small business owners face organizational change differently than large corporations do. When a small company restructures, adopts new technology, enters a new market, or changes leadership processes, the ripple effects are immediate and personal. Every employee feels it. Every customer may notice it. Managing change well is not optional; it directly affects survival and growth.What Successful Change Looks Like Clear communication reduces uncertainty and rumors. Employees understand the reason for
Here’s How Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Can Boost Operational Efficiency
Running a small business often feels like a juggling act — managing customers, employees, operations, and finances all at once. When day-to-day processes aren’t running smoothly, that juggling act can quickly turn into a scramble. By focusing on targeted operational changes, small business owners can reduce wasted time, cut costs, and create more space to focus on growth. Here’s how to make it happen.Identify Inefficiencies Early Before you can improve efficiency, you need to know exactly where the
