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Welcome back to Found, the podcast where we get the stories behind the startups. After graduating college, co-founders Amar Shah and Sonia Nigam were bored with their first ”real jobs,” so through trial and error they came up with the idea to develop an API that processes donations, called Change. They talk with Darrell and Jordan about getting their first customers by literally knocking on shop doors, growing the company while maintaining the close-knit culture, and why incorporating crypto payments was a key part of their growth. Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each week. Connect with us:…

Lawyers thrive on hard work, which is why many professionals are averse to spending money on marketing. However, the right marketing tools can save law firms time and money by improving their conversion rate and generating more traffic. So what can lawyers get for their marketing investment to ensure success? Marketing investment practices to consider include:   Marketing leads Calls-to-action on the website Social media marketing Optimized landing pages Search engine optimization Content marketing Return on investment Pay-per-click advertising Online reviews Marketing Leads Most law firms do not view marketing leads as a profitable investment. However, if you use the…

The name of the game is search engine manipulation for NetReputation, which coins itself as an online reputation company. Drawn to those who need a boost in how they’re perceived online, or at least a positive review, founder Adam Petrilli has done rather well at this game: the company has grown from startup in 2015 to $11 million in revenue last year. He projects $15 million this year. Some of that growth stems from suppressing negative information about clients on Google, just one part of the online search repair services the company handles. It charges anywhere from $1,500 to $100,000, depending on…

BY DOUG AND POLLY WHITE Special correspondents QUESTION: I’ve been spinning my wheels trying to market my small coun- seling practice. I’ve done some AdWords and Facebook campaigns with little Return on Investment. The world of SEO has gotten far more complex than I can fathom or have time for. Do you have a recommendation for marketing my business online?ANSWER: First, we would suggest that you not jump to the conclusion that Facebook or SEO (Search Engine Optimization — improving the chance that your website will come up when someone searches on selected key words) will do you any good…

Some lucky birds are about to score colorful new digs, thanks to recent creative artwork by students at Leechburg Area High School. The Birdhouse Project is the latest project from high school art teacher Shayle Prorok. Six students designed and painted birdhouses last month. The houses will be donated to Cook Medical in Parks Township. Birdhouses at Cook were installed in May. Joseph Felschow, corporate social responsibility representative at Cook, said birds moved into the birdhouses right away. “Blackbirds, robins and even a few cardinals moved in within days. We’re proud to have the birdhouses here on our campus displayed…

Jan & Tony’s Pizza in Plain City posted a plea on Facebook for employees to work at their shop. PLAIN CITY, Ohio — If you were watching the Ohio State Buckeyes get that big win over the Wisconsin Badgers Saturday night, you may have enjoyed a slice or two of pizza. Even though pizza is big business on game day, it’s not all victories. The labor and hospitality industry is still feeling the pinch more than others when it comes to filling open positions. Jan & Tony’s Pizza post on Facebook posted on Facebook, saying they are in “desperate need of…

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A local business held an event on Saturday in support of children battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The Marketplace set up arts and crafts like dream catchers and bracelets for children who are currently patients at the hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. A local family who has firsthand experience with the hardships that come with battling cancer came out to the event on Saturday. Panama City Beach to gain a beginner skate park Harper Christian was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2019 and is now two years into her recovery process. She received…

Stage Cannabis and Portland Greenhouse are housed within the same brick building on Spring Street. In Portland, the cost to obtain a license for an adult-use cannabis store is $10,000. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer If you want to open a recreational cannabis store in Manchester, near Augusta, you’ll have to pay about $100 a year to license your business. About 100 miles south, in Lebanon, you’ll have to fork over $40,000 and then $20,000 each year afterward. The two towns are perhaps the most extreme examples, but licensing fees in the roughly 60 Maine municipalities that allow recreational cannabis stores are…

Canton City Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, city employees, elected officials and our local businesses for making the Canton Helping Canton picnic on Sept. 17, 2022, a huge success. Their support and generosity is greatly appreciated.We again served a great picnic meal, and fun was had by all, thanks to the generous donations from the following businesses and friends − DJ Matt Bailey, Sugardale/Fresh Mark, Canton Fire Department, Stark County District Library Bookmobile, Gabe’s Meat & Deli, Mary Ann Donuts, Johnnie’s Bakery, Arrowhead Orchards, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 94, Canton Regional Chamber of…

Fast News Russia makes its case to UNGA for its offensive in Ukraine, repeating a series of grievances about its neighbour and West and that Moscow had “no choice” but to take military action –– now in its 214th day. Ukrainian soldiers ride atop an armoured fighting vehicle in Kharkiv region of Ukraine. (Reuters) Sunday, September 25, 2022 Zelenskyy says shocked by Israel’s failure to give Ukraine weaponsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he was “in shock” at Israel’s failure to give Kiev anti-missile systems to help counter Russian attacks, according to an interview.Zelenskyy has been asking for the weapons…