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In our previous post, we mentioned “customer” as an improvement keyword mentioned by both customers and business owners. This time we are talking about 4 tips customers could use to become better patrons. tip 1: ask questions Asking questions is a way to be proactive and show that you really…

Over the last year, UrbanKnox has had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of business owners and customers within our community. One of the consistent keywords among both crowds was “customer.” Better “customer service” from businesses and better customers from the community. Today we will start with the business side… …

No one wants to talk about it but someone has to say it. When buying from a friend or neighbor you should always attempt to pay full price unless they…

The old saying, “Cherish what you have, before it’s gone” is true in love, but also true in business. If you don’t spend money where you live, the companies closest to you will either go out of business or move to where the money is. It’s unfortunate that within some…

In 2014 we watched Maggie Andersons TED-Talk on the Economic lifespan of a dollar. (see video below) She is the author of “Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy.” After diving a little into her book, we looked around Knoxville and wondered if…