How to Promote a Local Event on a Shoestring Budget
Promoting an event without a big budget doesn’t mean you’re stuck with half-baked flyers and empty chairs. In fact, some of the most effective tactics cost little more than creativity, timing, and sweat equity. If you're a small business owner trying to get people in the door, the rules are different—you don’t need a national campaign, you need one that cuts through in your zip code. Here’s how to do it right, without draining your wallet. Start with Creative Guerrilla Buzz Tactics You don’t need
Buying a Struggling Business? Here’s How to Revive It for the Market You’re In Now
There’s a kind of pull that happens when you spot a business with bones. Maybe it’s the walk-in traffic. Maybe it’s the brand equity that’s still whispering through the dust. Or maybe it’s just the price tag — irresistible, because it comes with risk. But let’s not romanticize it: buying a failing business is a knife’s edge move. One that demands clarity, rhythm, and brutal specificity. If you’re going to do it, you need to know exactly where to look, what to keep, and what to rip out.Spot the spark, not
City Partners with GovWell for Licensing & Permitting Services
The City of Vermillion has partnered with GovWell to provide a new online portal for building permits, rental registration, business licenses, animal control, and code enforcement. Residents and contractors can now apply, schedule, and track progress — all in one place, anytime. Beginning July 17, 2025, these services will be processed through the GovWell platform. After registering with GovWell, applicants will be able to use the online features to apply for business licenses and building permits, pay
Support Local Transit
Southeast Public Transit is facing a critical funding shortfall — and we need your help to keep our wheels turning for Yankton and Clay county.Every donation made through our Zeffy page helps ensure that seniors, veterans, workers, students, and families have access to safe, reliable rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, jobs, and more.Without local support, these essential services are at risk. Federal funding depends on our ability to raise local dollars — and your gift directly makes this
NO CUTTING ASH TREES
Issued Date: May 27, 2025 (Vermillion, SD) According to Vermillion Ordinance § 90.81, “no person shall transport raw wood from any variation of genus Fraxinus, commonly known as ash, from Memorial Day to Labor Day without permission from the City Tree Specialist or designee.” The Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash, in the genus Fraxinus. Adults are about half an inch long, slender, and a metallic green color. They normally emerge from ash trees
How Small Businesses Can Handle Organizational Shifts
Organizational change isn’t just for sprawling corporate skyscrapers with mission statements etched in glass. It’s for you, in the corner café with the espresso machine that rattles like it’s alive. It’s for the two-person accounting firm working out of a garage that still smells like oil. The moment you decide to shift how your business runs—whether it’s hiring a new manager, switching software, or moving your entire operation online—you’ve entered the ever-messy, deeply human, and rarely linear world of
Strengthen Your Business with a Streamlined Client Onboarding Experience
In the competitive landscape of service-based industries, the client onboarding process is a pivotal moment that can set the tone for future interactions. A well-executed onboarding experience not only enhances client satisfaction but also lays the groundwork for enduring partnerships. By integrating smart strategies and leveraging technology, businesses can transform onboarding from a routine task into a strategic advantage. This approach not only streamlines operations but also demonstrates a commitment
