Sunday, January 7, 2024
One of the things we love most about being Shop Local Ambassadors in St Albert is introducing the populace to the wide array of great eateries like Tandoori Fuzion.
Recently Tandoori Fuzion became sponsors of the Shop Local Movement and are already reaping the benefits of increased visibility on local search!
Visit their profile on the Shop Local Platform here: https://www.shopstalbert.com/tandoorifuzionindiancuisine
Make a reservation here:... more
Posted at 07:04 PM
Saturday, January 6, 2024
A known phishing scam sends messages threatening to delete your page because of 'violations'!
Do not click on the links in these messages and report/block the user that sent the message.
More details in an upcoming blog post.
Facebook Phishing Scam at https://y2u.be/YwlyM_65nyk
Posted at 11:33 PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Have you added a trip to the Perron District lately? 😉
Our downtown is jam-packed with awesome little shops such as one of the latest additions…Hooray Paper Co.!!! 🙌🏼
We caught up with Carrie back in September, shortly after the opening of her chic stationery shop on St Thomas Street. Carrie's tenure as a graphic designer/artist is evident in the greeting cards, notepads, notebooks and more featured throughout the shop. 🎨🖌️💻
💍 One of the great services offered by Hooray Paper Co. are custom... more
Posted at 12:51 PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Small Biz Week 2.0 | Eye Candy Lash Extensions
As we move through to the end of October, we continue our Small Business Week 2.0 version by shining the spotlight on yet another downtown business!
Alena Brown is the proud owner of both the Windermere and St Albert locations for Eye Candy Lash Extensions. Back in 2009, Alena and a fellow EMT co-worker fell in love with this “new" trend called lash extensions, so much so they decided to enrol themselves in a course. 5 years later their passion turned into a business and... more
Posted at 09:38 AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Small Biz Week 2.0 | Minuteman Press
A key to making the Shop Local Movement successful is understanding the economic impact of choosing locally-owned, independent businesses over big box retailers. Why? Over 2x the amount from every dollar spent at the independent businesses gets reinvested into the local economy! In the case of Minuteman Press, this becomes a win-win situation! How?
Ali & Donnette Rowe, the husband and wife team that transformed former printshop Clearcopy into Minuteman Press, offer a... more
Posted at 10:00 AM
Monday, October 23, 2023
Small Business Week Spotlight |
Anything and Everything Vintage Boutique
In this 3-and-a-half-minute interview with local business owner Marta Sams, owner of Anything and Everything Vintage Boutique, you will hear what she had to say about her business, our business community, as well as how and why supporting the Shop Local Movement benefits our local economy!
#shoplocalmovement #shopstalbert #shoplocally
Small Biz Week! | Anything and Everything Vintage Boutique at... more
Posted at 09:53 AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It's no coincidence that 'Get to Know Your Customers' Day falls on Small Business Week!!!
Knowing your customers goes beyond greeting them on a first-name basis. How you market to them shows your understanding of what they need in the way of products and services. But what about potential customers? These are the folks that don't know your business exists!
How do you reach them?
Facebook? Instagram? Don't expect record sales if posting on social media alone is your marketing... more
Posted at 11:12 AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Small Biz Week Spotlight!
Health journals abound with studies on the increase in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and other sleep disorders. The truth is many Canadians are suffering from poor sleep and don't even know it.
In the heart of Downtown St Albert lies the key to discovering the all-important sleep you deserve…Sleep FX!
Clinic owner Kelly McNish and her team have been sponsors of the Shop Local Movement since 2018 and have enjoyed the perks of page 1 Google rankings and more as a... more
Posted at 07:10 PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Small Biz Week Spotlight!
A turn down St Thomas Street and you'll be enamoured by the charm of the storefronts of many locally-owned and operated businesses! One of them is Hair Ministry, the latest sponsor of the Shop Local Movement!
As you enter this boutique salon, you'll be warmly welcomed by husband and wife team, Anthony & Iolanda, both Vidal Sassoon Cutting Systems trained stylists. Iolanda has earned a great reputation for her special talents in hair design.
This salon's decor is a mashup of... more
Posted at 11:41 AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
It's small business week babyyyyyyy!
As always, we turn SBW into a two-week, small business extravaganza with spotlight features, and a lot of special extras that we do for local businesses!
Get involved! Learn about becoming a sponsor of the Shop Local Movement, and all the perks that come along with sponsorship! Collaboration is key!
Message us! We'd love to stop by and Spotlight you and tell St City all about you. But hurry, we only have 2 weeks to get the word out!
#SmallBusinessWeek... more
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