1. Connect with fellow independent, locally-owned businesses. Create an I LOB profile and contact us for joint marketing opportunities. 2. Participate in one of our marketing campaigns and connect with prospective customers. For example, our I LOB Fundraising program can get your brand and products or services known to local organizations and schools. We are also currently developing a social campaign with SF Bay Area I LOBs to promote the "buy local" movement. If you would like to participate or if you want more information, contact us. 3. Engage your loyal customers: Let your supporters invest in your business and reward them for their contribution through SmallKnot, our crowdfunding platform. For specific technology issues, use Simplified! to take care of all of your technology