The Buzz About
Team HALO
"Marianna is down to earth, has a common sense approach and is easy to understand."
Bob Wilson, Director of Mississippi Main Street Association
"I left feeling like 'I can do this.' Marianna gave some new technical information that made this non-techy understand the information and feel empowered to change."
Catherine Bergman, Iowa Main Street, Webster City, Iowa
"I will tell you that the reaction from all the business owners and attendees of the seminar is terrific! Everyone thinks so highly of you and is adamant that we work with you further!"
Brooke LeBlanc, Coordinator, McComb Main Street Association
“Great information. She really took (what I perceive to be) the thought processes of downtown business owners and turned them on their ear.”
Dana Whiteman, Vandalia Main Street, Vandalia, Illinois
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting you. I had an e-mail from one of the participants telling me how much she enjoyed it and what an awesome speaker you are. I definitely want to invite you back!"
Lisa J. Smith, Main Street/Chamber Director, Philadelphia, Miss.
Communities
At HALO Business Advisors, our team is dedicated to the success of your small business community and offers unique support and technical resources to Main Street organizations, Chambers of Commerce, downtown development districts, business improvement districts (BID) and other small business or economic development organizations.
In short, if your organization’s goal is to create or stimulate a vital small business community, we can help.
HALO Business Advisors’ system is proven to empower and educate your business owners. Our goal is to open eyes and change perspectives.
What we do:
- Motivate business owners to action.
- Inspire a spirit of unity and teamwork.
- Instill a renewed sense of community pride.
Each community and its needs are unique. Our team will put together a customized package best suited to your current needs and budget. Typically, our services are provided through an intense, multi-day, community visit ending with our team making a public presentation of the results, findings or recommendations.
Possible services include:
- Community-wide Mystery Shopping and Reports
- Stakeholder and Business Owner Feedback (surveys and interviews)
- One-on-One Business Owner/Manager Consultations
- Cooperative or Community-Wide Business Marketing Strategies
- Business Owner Seminars and Training sessions
- Board, Economic Restructuring and Promotions Committee training
Topics for training and seminars include small business marketing basics, marketing with technology, reaching the Generation Y market, small business branding and creation of proprietary products, customer retention, visual marketing: windows, curb appeal, displays and the marketing “look.”