If you are dealing with someone who says they are renting out their own property, the FTC advises checking the county tax assessment website to determine if they are the real owner. If the person says ...

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In this episode, I dive deep into the bounce house rental business, breaking down how you can start with a one-time investment of $1,600 and get your money back the first month. From low overhead to ...

Some Pitt County Schools employees can expect bigger paychecks next year when a new salary structure begins. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Tara Patterson told the Board of Education on ...

Since the shutdown of Backpage, a diverse range of platforms has stepped up to fill the gap, each catering to specific needs—from casual encounters and personal ads to escort services and local ...

Join this Masterclass to hear Google Ads experts share actionable strategies to capture more high-quality leads and prove the full value of your local ad spend. Local search ads are about more than ...

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Google is rolling out the new Google Verified badge in October 2025 for Local Services Ads. The update replaces multiple trust signals, including Google Guaranteed and Google Screened, with one ...

Upward of 60% of locally produced radio commercials fail to meet effectiveness standards, with automotive and legal ads performing worst. That’s according to a six-month analysis of 5,693 spots across ...

It’s counterintuitive, perhaps, but the majority of social media advertising demand comes from small businesses. And TV ad tech companies are trying to make it easier for small businesses to apply ...