You know The Dunstan Group is a big fan of small business and Charlotte, but we still take notice when someone else recognizes what an incredible place this is to work and play! Starting and maintaining a business is a tall order, and a WalletHub survey released this week says Charlotte’s one of the best cities for getting the job done.
Overall, the survey ranked Charlotte the seventh best place to start a small business, ahead of Raleigh, Atlanta, Nashville, and other cities we often compare and contrast. Better still, Charlotte comes in second place among cities with the highest average growth in number of small businesses. Not a bad place to be!
“It is such a good place for small business because Charlotte is not a city it’s a community,” says Josh Jones, partner at Jones and Hedges Custom Builders. “If you do great work, you build great relationships and you give back, the community responds is such a positive way.”
It’s all about those relationships. Knowing that you’re in a city that’s primed for opportunity, and has the people willing to support your effort… that’s the kind of intangible you can’t measure in a survey.
“Charlotte has always been a city that embraces innovation, and that’s still the case today,” Center City Partners’ Adam Rhew told us. “Our city, and especially our urban core, has a network of entrepreneurs that support, encourage and challenge each other. And we’re lucky to have a thriving population that value authentic, locally-owned, small businesses.”
WalletHub.com, a personal and small business financial website, compared startup opportunities, resources and support in the 150 largest U.S. cities. According to their website,WalletHub measured 16 key metrics, ranging from small business survival rates, the availability of affordable office space and education of the local workforce.
Check out the entire survey, methods and metric here: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/#luke-pittaway
Interested in starting a relationship that’s all about YOUR small business? Let’s talk! Give us a call here at The Dunstan Group and we’ll show you how branded merchandise and apparel works big time for small business.
What a way to start the weekend! The Dunstan Group wants to give BIG congrats to all of our clients and friends who made the list of Charlotte Magazine’s “Best of the Best” awards. Sure, it’s an honor to be nominated, but winning sure feels good, too!
Tees and Golf Balls: Can’t play without these essential elements! Golf balls and tees can be easily personalized with your company, event or brand logos. A spot on choice for productions of any size, they’ll use these every time they hit the links!
Golf Towels: Guaranteed to be used over and over again, they’ll wave your company or event colors long after the event with these branded golf towels! Available in a range of sizes and a rainbow of colors to match your budget, theme or brand.
Phone Chargers: Chargers make it easy for friends, clients and participants stay connected while they play, and STILL have enough power to post pictures from your event! Branded with your company or event logo, and available in a range of sizes and colors, too!
Business Cards: Yes, in this digital world there’s still space for the tried and true business card. Think bigger and more bold than just the basic contact information. Is this a space for a coupon or other call to action to keep yours from getting lost in pocket full of paper at your next networking event?
Presentation Folders: Full color custom, logos, raised lettering, texture, matte finish, gloss… the eye-catching choices are endless when it comes to pocket presentation folders! Perfect for trade shows or conventions, reports or pitching that new client, product or service. Mated with your business cards, stationery and other printed materials for a complete, put-together look.
Signage, Stickers, Banners and More: New to the neighborhood? Welcoming a new product, service or employee? Banners, stickers and signs are a great way to share the news. Want something really out of the ordinary? We can custom die cut materials in one-of-a-kind shapes and sizes, just ask us how!
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“This business does that and more,” said Spencer. “Visiting with clients and seeing the finished product… I love solving problems and helping people, and when we finish a project you can see the results immediately. It is very gratifying.”
Stone Building Services employs a mix of product from The Dunstan Group in its overall marketing to keep the brand top-of-mind with clients. The reputation they earn on the job, Spencer says, is reinforced with the branded merchandise and apparel.
Sunglasses: Classic styles, cool colors – and your logo! What’s not to like? Sunglasses branded with your logo are a standout hit at any outdoor event. Inexpensive and convenient, with long-lasting brand recognition!
Stadium Cups: Perfect for corporate events, family reunions, festivals and more! Stadium cups come in all sorts of colors and sizes, and even “mood” or temperature-changing colorways! Wow!
