Best salons, barbers and spas in Nashville

Nashville is home to plenty of options when deciding where to go for a haircut, manicure or a little pampering. Here ...

By: Carly Vaughn

5 reasons your small business website isn't working: how to build a better one

The need for every small business to have a website is pretty well known in this digital age.  Around 64% of small businesses have ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville is one of the best cities for young professionals

Young professionals are an important part of Nashville’s economic growth. These professionals under the age of 40 are starting businesses, m...

By: Carly Vaughn

How streaming saved the music industry in Nashville

In 2017, streaming accounted for 38% of the $17.3 billion in revenue generated by the music industry, totaling $6.6 billion. Digital revenue...

By: Carly Vaughn

Amazon Announces Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 13, 2018) – Amazon announced today its decision to create 5,000 new jobs in Nashville in its new Operations Cente...

5 ways to use Google My Business for free marketing

The Google My Business platform is an important part of your business’ online presence, particularly as Google continues to dominate the sea...

By: Carly Vaughn

Metro Nashville small business certification can boost your bottom line

Does your small business want to work with the Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County? You’ll need to get certified as a small bu...

By: Carly Vaughn

Managing stress of working in the music industry

Everyone has experienced work stress at one time or another. But the music business is one of the more stressful industries for everyone inv...

By: Carly Vaughn

Build a resumé that will get you hired

Building a resumé that attracts the right attention from recruiters or hiring managers is the first step to securing your dream job. If y...

By: Carly Vaughn

Celebrating South Nashville and Antioch businesses

South Nashville and Antioch are two of the Nashville area’s fastest growing neighborhoods.  As more people move to these areas, we wan...

By: Carly Vaughn

Creating work-life balance as a Nashville entrepreneur

Work-life balance is important for everyone, especially entrepreneurs who have invested a lot in their business. Work-life balance has be...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville region will have a bright future thanks to our business community

If there was one lesson to be learned from our 2018 Annual Celebration, it was that our business community is passionate about creating a fu...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville rooftop bars are a draw for tourists and locals alike

This article was provided by North Point Hospitality, who are developing the new tri-brand Marriott hotel slated to open in N...

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Impact of the music industry on Nashville

How much does the music industry contribute to the Nashville economy? The music industry has been in the news a lot lately with the passa...

By: Carly Vaughn

Why unpaid internships might be hard to fill in Nashville

Unpaid internships are back but might not be the best way to get work done in a tight labor market like Nashville. The US Department of L...

By: Carly Vaughn

Advertising on TV: pros and cons for Nashville business

Advertising on television is still a big part of the marketing budget for many large national and international brands. But your small or...

By: Carly Vaughn

A Tennessean in Tyrol – traveling with the Chamber

Written by Scott Mertie; read his account of the Chamber trip to Tuscany here. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce just completed its ...

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5 tips to find a freelancer: an entrepreneur’s guide

Needing to find a freelancer is a common issue for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Consider this scenario (which will probably s...

By: Carly Vaughn

What does the Music Modernization Act mean for Nashville?

In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Congress recently passed the Music Modernization Act which reforms the way songwriters, artists and prod...

By: Carly Vaughn

Accommodating dietary restrictions in the office

Whether it’s a holiday potluck, a birthday celebration or a catered lunch, food is an important part of workplace culture in America. H...

By: Carly Vaughn