Avoiding the Early Pitfalls: Common Mistakes New Small Business Owners Make
Every year, dozens of Jamestown’s entrepreneurs step out with big dreams — and sometimes, tangled spreadsheets. The truth is, starting small doesn’t mean thinking small. Yet even the most passionate founders stumble into a few universal traps — from overpromising to underbudgeting. Let’s untangle those before they cost you precious time (and sleep). TL;DR Biggest Small Biz Mistakes → Trying to do it all, ignoring cash flow, neglecting contracts, avoiding marketing, and skipping self-care. Quick
Tom Gould Scholarship Offered to Graduating Jamestown Seniors
Jamestown (October 28, 2025) – This past spring graduating Jamestown High School (JHS) or the Jamestown-BJA (formerly Jamestown North) seniors has another new scholarship offering through Jamestown Dollars for Scholars. The $1,000 Tom Gould Scholarship was established to recognize a hard-working senior who intends to play baseball at the collegiate level and is named after lifelong JHS teacher and coach, Tom Gould. Tom’s children, Jeff Gould and Tessa Gould presented Jamestown Dollars for Scholars with
Strategic Growth Planning for Small Businesses: A Readiness Checklist
Growing your business is exciting — but unchecked growth can also become a costly misstep. Sustainable expansion requires clear direction, systems readiness, and data-driven choices that align with your goals. TL;DR When planning for growth, small businesses should: Clarify their purpose and capacity for scaling Invest in financial forecasting and cash flow discipline Strengthen operations and staffing systems Build digital visibility and customer trust early Use measurable
No Budget, No Designer, No Problem: Your Social Media Fix
A polished, professional social media presence doesn’t require an agency retainer or a six-figure budget. What it does require is precision: in what you say, where you show up, and how consistently you engage. For small business owners, social can feel like a loud room where everyone else already knows what they’re doing. But clarity, not complexity, is what cuts through. Clarity Over Chaos Too many small businesses start by creating profiles on every platform under the sun. That scattershot approach
