Posts by Doug Hughes
Take Advantage of Sedona’s Wellness for Your Employee Wellness Programs
Maria drives forty-five minutes each way from Cottonwood to her job at a Sedona resort. Every morning, she watches the red rocks emerge from the dawn mist as she winds up Oak Creek Canyon, and every evening, she reluctantly leaves this sanctuary of wellness behind. She’s not alone—thousands of essential workers make this daily pilgrimage,…
Read More12 Business Boosting Guerilla Marketing Tactics for 2025
How small businesses outsmart big budgets with creativity, timing, and genuine human connection Corporate marketing departments love spreadsheets that show how many millions of “impressions” they’ve bought. But here’s what those spreadsheets don’t measure: whether anyone actually cares. While mega-brands pump money into ads that people scroll past, ignore, or actively avoid, scrappy local businesses…
Read MoreAI-Powered Financial Analysis for Small Businesses: A Practical Guide
Running a small business means wearing many hats—and the finance hat is often one of the heaviest. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a small business owner without a dedicated finance team, or a growing company that can’t yet afford expensive financial software, artificial intelligence can revolutionize how you handle your financial analysis. This guide shows…
Read MoreSedona Networking Opportunities—Chamber and Beyond
The Vortex of Connection Picture this: You’re standing atop Bell Rock at sunrise, sharing the experience with a fellow hiker you just met on the trail. As you both watch the red rocks glow in the morning light, she mentions her struggle to find sustainable packaging for her new wellness business. You remember your neighbor…
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