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There are many ways to go from hobby to business. You might sell items or perform services part-time while you continue to work for someone else. Some entrepreneurs put together a business plan and seek funding. But one of the most common ways to fund a new business is to use personal savings. Before you burn bridges with your current employer or risk your savings, create a plan to turn your hobby into a full-time business.

Bands on the Bricks is a FREE all-ages community concert series in Downtown Aurora at the corner of 13th and M exclusively made possible by the generous support of area businesses and individuals.

Jeremy Heeg from Logic Nebraska (formerly known as Nemetric) talks to us about how he started from the basement of his home to now having multiple employees around Central Nebraska.

Traditionally, a chamber of commerce was a membership organization that supports the interests of its business members. It is not affiliated with the government, nor is it a charity. The chamber is separate from the Better Business Bureau. Now that we’ve explained the traditional notion of chamber membership, let’s dive into what it means to be a member of a chamber of commerce today. If you think chambers are outdated, it’s time you take another look.

Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic but it’s still a valuable investment in your business. In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the chamber offers a lot of benefits that you can’t do for yourself, and chamber benefits can save you a lot of money. If you’re like most business owners, you could really use some cost savings these days.

Times of economic uncertainty don’t cause anyone to look for new ways to spend money. But there are some investments in your business that even when you’re worried about cash flow, are worth the return. Without those necessities—be they software or services—you couldn’t operate. Chamber membership is one of those necessary business investments and here’s why:

Online shopping is so convenient. Just open a browser and click a couple of times and your holiday gifts could be on their way. But this holiday season we’re asking you to rethink the click and support local small business. It’s good for you and good for them. Here’s why:

Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to patronize chains. With chains they know exactly what they’ll get and there’s a lot of comfort in that.

Check out our awesome and unique businesses in Aurora Nebraska where we call home. Each month we will showcase a business here in Aurora, how they got started, where they see themselves going, and some helpful tips if you want to start your own business.

As a small business owner, running a successful enterprise can be time-consuming. To create more time to focus on building customer relationships, there are some strategies you can adapt.

Whether you are visiting Aurora, Nebraska for the first time or you’re a regular visitor, there is much to explore within the community, as well as throughout the surrounding Hamilton County area. You may not be able to take in all of the incredible experiences Aurora has to offer in just one trip, so fair warning: you might need to start planning a follow-up visit (or just move here!).