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Rachel Blakely-Gray

As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel is responsible for planning and creating useful, actionable content for Patriot’s marketing department.

How to Be a Good Leader and Manager in Your Small Business

You’re a savvy business owner with an unparalleled passion for your company. But, that doesn’t mean you’re automatically good at everything you need for business success, like accounting expertise, payroll knowledge, and leadership skills. Speaking of which … Do you know how to be a good leader and manager?

Back to Basics: What Is a Marketing Funnel?

Whether you run a retail or eCommerce business, one thing’s for sure: Not everybody who visits your storefront or website will become a customer. That’s the name of the game in business. But, each prospective customer has an opportunity to convert into a paying customer. To study their journey from prospect to customer (and guide […]

Hair N'At licensed cosmetologist Alysha Campbell; photos of customer styles

When You Need a Full-service Salon, Hair N’At Is Where It’s At

Casey Campbell co-owns Hair N’At with licensed cosmetologist Alysha Campbell. The full-service salon opened its doors on September 1, 2015 in Apollo, Pennsylvania.

Hot Topic: What Is Phishing?

Well, it’s official. Phishing attacks are on the rise. In 2021, 83% of organizations faced a successful email phishing attack. And here’s the other side of the coin: phishing is expensive. These attacks cost large organizations nearly $15 million annually. And because small businesses are three times more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than […]

Patriot’s Picks: The Best Small Business Articles

Here are our top article picks for the month of October. We hope you find them as useful and interesting as we did.

Small Business Saturday 2022: A Big Deal Year-round

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a staple in the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. For the past 12 years, Small Business Saturday has been the perfect way for small businesses to generate revenue and get back in touch with their communities. And, Small Business Saturday 2022 is no exception.

Map of the USA, split by different time zones

What Are the Different Time Zones in the USA, and Why Do Businesses Care?

Scoot over, Zoom fatigue. There’s a new sheriff in town: time zone fatigue. If you have one employee working in California, another in Wisconsin, and another in Maine, you’re probably already familiar with the condition. To get through the confusion, you need a cheat sheet to understand the different time zones in the USA. And, […]