Former Connect Savannah columnist, Jessica Leigh Lebos, has published a book of her essays, and it is Savannah Sideways. Last night there was a book party at the tiny yet legendary Book Lady Bookstore. It was standing room only as Jessica read three of her essays from her collection. Jessica has an authentic voice that is […]
Last week, I hosted a coffee conversation about small business apps, but I didn’t mention the free tools available via Google. This week, I went to an event here in Savannah that showed me to all the great and easy tools to help small business owners to build their online presence. #GrowWithGoogle was held at […]
Earlier this week I stopped by the monthly gathering, Tech Tuesdays, which is hosted by the TechSav community. Tech designers, developers and the like enjoyed cocktails and small plates at Atlantic. Atlantic is on Victory Drive near Drayton. The food is delicious, and it was nice to talk to people about everything from the Oscars […]
There’s a welcome new addition to the Thomas Square neighborhood here in Savannah. Two Tides Brewing (12 West 41st Street), a new microbrewery, has opened a week ago, and it is a destination for craft beer lovers. Owners James and Liz Massey are young professionals who turned a hobby into a successful business. The taproom […]
Yeah, I am podcasting (sorta). I like the brevity of Bumpers, so I am using the app to record little morsels of audio content about Savannah. [The app is shutting down soon, but I will still record on another app.] This first one is about what’s happening this week. Savannah Stopover, the music festival is March 8th-10th at various venues […]
Things are developing all over historic Savannah. It’s hard to keep up with all the hotels and restaurants opening here. Follow me on Facebook for weekly updates. Here’s a brief rundown of what’s new. Little Duck Diner has been opened several months, and I went a few weeks ago. There’s breakfast all day, and lots […]
The Creative Coast at Bull Street Labs is hosting an event featuring local women entrepreneurs, She Hustles. The discussion is happening Thursday, December 7th at Bull St. Labs (2222 Bull Street) at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6:15pm. I will be moderating the discussion. The event is FREE and you can RSVP via Facebook. The […]
Yesterday was a new moon and Rosh Hashanah is a new year. In my opinion, September is always a new beginning for me even if I am not in school. In Savannah, September is the beginning of festival season. Hurricane Irma won’t hold the city back from weekend festivals. Here’s a short list of the festivals […]
Figuring out exactly how much money is really available in your business bank account can be a frustrating attempt to hit a moving target. Just when you think you know it, something else pops up. Although the advent of online banking makes balancing your books is a bit easier, a monthly bank reconciliation is necessary. […]
To finance a business or an artistic endeavor, many people have turned to crowdfunding to secure funding. Crowdfunding is defined as “the funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.” Kickstarter is one of the most well-known crowdfunding platforms, but it […]