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How small businesses can boost sales

(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time customers into repeat business, building momentum and growing sales. How can you achieve this? Marketing. Finding effective, easy-to-execute marketing strategies can boost your business by helping you engage your customers while

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Tips for childproofing an older home

(BPT) – While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being raised, or where they may spend a lot of time, itโ€™s a good

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5 steps to painting like a pro at home

(BPT) – Nothing transforms a home quite like a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house is one of the smartest and easiest DIY upgrades a homeowner can accomplish, especially as they find themselves spending more time at home. With 71% of homeowners undertaking improvement or renovation projects that include paint, according

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3 ways to give your home’s curb appeal a boost

(BPT) – Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. Thatโ€™s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your homeโ€™s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of options to enhance the appearance of your

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Top Gardening Trends for 2020

Blooms and beyond: The top gardening trends for 2020 (BPT) – Whether you have an outdoor oasis or are a nurturing indoor plant parent, gardening offers a multitude of benefits and has the power to brighten up any space or mood. Spring is the time to plan what plants to grow, and with some expert

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4 steps to market-proof your retirement

(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with $1 million, but immediately get hit with a huge stock-market decline. โ€œA major mistake I see people make is to assume that their investment returns will be average every year of retirement,โ€ says Daniel

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Showing and selling cars in a new way

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The COVID-19 pandemic has also hit car dealerships. One in East Idaho is getting creative with how they sell. “You know it hasn’t been as crazy as we thought it would be,” Stones GM, Kyle Stringham said. Stones Automotive Group has brought in digital retailing. It helps them find what

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Bringing a community together

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. โ€œWe wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan Murtagh and Lisa Roarke of The Hole Quarantine said. “So we texted a bunch of our friends and really quickly we raised a lot of money to buy a ton of

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Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee Toys in Downtown Idaho Falls. He spent some time looking around the store and talking to staff. The road trip around the state is part of allocating $300 million dollars

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Chukars team up to help Food Basket

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the Idaho Falls Food Basket truck to help the community. “It’s been steady, it’s been steady,” Idaho Falls Chukars President and General Manager, Kevin Greene said. “We haven’t had any huge

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Using your new money wisely

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are starting to get their stimulus checks from the federal government this week. Financial experts say you need to use that money sparingly. “Everybody’s situation is going to certainly vary in

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Crushing the Curve in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking for them. They got some help from a neighboring state. “Early on with our friends in Utah they told us don’t go through traditional channels,” BVA Development CEO,

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Staying safe in the back-country

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As the weather warms up, the amount of activity in the back-country and outdoor recreational areas goes up. Despite being spring, avalanche danger is still high and the water is starting to rise on the Snake River. “So one of the issues right now is that we’re in that time

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Local business alternatives for groceries

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more doorsteps. Alan Reed the dairy’s president says demand for their drive thru and delivery service has grown. Reed says, “This has become very popular over the last month with all of

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