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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.

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 […]

photo collage featuring Flights Wine Bar in Bend, Oregon, and owners Kelsey and Kent

Relax, Recharge, & Wine Down at Flights

Kelsey Daniels co-owns Flights Wine Bar with her husband, Kent. Flights Wine Bar, located in Bend, Oregon, went from pipe dream to reality after Daniels quit her job in film production to pursue her passion.

How to Adopt a Social Media Policy for Employees That Defines Roles & Sets Boundaries

Over 70% of adults in the U.S. use social media. And among businesses with over 100+ employees, 92.1% of U.S. marketers use social media. With such high social media usage nationwide, businesses can benefit from having guidelines in place. So if you don’t have one already, it’s time to implement a social media policy for […]

6 Office Design Ideas [+ Tips] to Take Productivity Up a Notch

The key to productivity is engagement, consistency, focus, organization, and … design? Actually, yes. An employee’s happiness goes hand in hand with productivity. And as we all know, it’s the little things in life.

Collage of Mississippi-based Tropical Envy's products

Be Your Best Vacation Self Year-round With Tropical Envy Boutique

Ashley LaBarre is the owner of Tropical Envy Boutique. From resort-style clothes to artisan jewelry, the boutique offers everything you need to feel like you’re on vacation year-round.

Texas-based Heartisans Marketplace collage featuring the marketplace, Julee Rachels, and volunteers

Texas-based Heartisans Marketplace Is Where the Heart Is

Julee Rachels is the CEO and Founder of Heartisans Marketplace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Longview, Texas. Heartisans provides underserved women with job-readiness training and essential skills through its Job-Readiness Program, which is funded by sales from the Marketplace and donations.