<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>b+blog | bloom + boost</title><description>Bloom + Boost propels startups and small businesses towards success – equipping entrepreneurs with the essential tools, strategies, and support to come alive and thrive in a competitive market.</description><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>navigating common potholes + stumps with a (visible) business plan</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/navigating-common-potholes-stumps-with-a-visible-business-plan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/navigating-common-potholes-stumps-with-a-visible-business-plan/</guid><description>Over the last few months, I’ve had some great conversations with entrepreneurs—over A.M. beverages, P.M. beverages, brunches, lunches, dinners, just swinging by their shops—you name it.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:56:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>creating your secret sauce: essential ingredients that keep ’em coming back</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/creating-your-secret-sauce-essential-ingredients-that-keep-em-coming-back/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/creating-your-secret-sauce-essential-ingredients-that-keep-em-coming-back/</guid><description>My partner-in-crime, Lindsey, was making tacos last night, and we decided to whip up some salsa with what we had around the house and in the garden.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:46:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>how + why I bought a new car while unemployed (a short story about committing to a future ROI)</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/how-why-i-bought-a-new-car-while-unemployed-a-short-story-about-committing-to-a-future-roi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/how-why-i-bought-a-new-car-while-unemployed-a-short-story-about-committing-to-a-future-roi/</guid><description>For the past 2-3 years, I joked about getting a new car to replace my trusty (and rusty) 2000 Honda Accord that I bought when I was 14 years old (10 years ago).</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:44:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>rebrand or refocus – what’s the right move for your business?</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/rebrand-or-refocus-whats-the-right-move-for-your-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/rebrand-or-refocus-whats-the-right-move-for-your-business/</guid><description>In today’s fast-paced world, where trends change faster than the latest TikTok dance challenge, rebranding often feels like the go-to solution for declining sales, poor customer engagement, or a tarnished reputation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:35:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>the crucial difference between your brand + your business</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/the-crucial-difference-between-your-brand-your-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/the-crucial-difference-between-your-brand-your-business/</guid><description>Navigating the world of marketing can often feel like walking a tightrope, balancing between building a strong brand and running a successful business.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:25:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>the easiest approach for your next marketing hire – and it might not be us</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/the-easiest-approach-for-your-next-marketing-hire-and-it-might-not-be-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/the-easiest-approach-for-your-next-marketing-hire-and-it-might-not-be-us/</guid><description>If you’re navigating the complex decision of who your business should hire for marketing support, you’re not alone.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:17:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>digging deeper into bloom + boost</title><link>https://bloom-and-boost.com/digging-deeper-into-bloom-boost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bloom-and-boost.com/digging-deeper-into-bloom-boost/</guid><description>This is the first of many b+b blog articles – one of very few that are structured like this introductory narrative.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:05:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>