Sunday, May 19, 2013
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. …
Business owners can claim their free listing in Patch Places to promote their business and inform local Patch readers.
When Patch launched in late 2010, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory. They made Patch Places into a spot where local consumers can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and much more for stores and restaurants around town. All Patch readers can add information about local events, can rate the business on a scale of one to five stars and can add a review. But many owners of local businesses don't realize the full advantages and extra bonuses they get when they claim a listing. How to Claim Your Listing—and Why Owners or managers should search for their business listing on Patch in the search box above, click on your business listing and then click on "claim your listing…
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Del. Scott Surovell paid tribute to Addie in his 'The Dixie Pig' blog named after a favorite restaurant of his grandmother's.
Hayfield Farms resident and entrepreneur Adelaide 'Addie' Arthur died on Thursday, March 22, 2012. She was 73. Addie's family was the owner and operator of many businesses, opening the Dixie Pig BBQ restaurants, according to the Legacy obituary in The Washington Post. "People from all across the country have raved about the Dixie Pig, including weatherman Willard Scott," the Legacy obituary reads. "The restaurant was also featured on an episode of CSI." According to The Washington Post, the first Dixie Pig opened in 1924 on Powhatan Street in Alexandria. Now it's Vaso's Kitchen, but the old Dixie Pig signage still sits atop the restaurant. The second Dixie Pig location opened on Route 1 in 1946. Although the location at Beacon Hill Road …
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Looking for a gift? Go local and find something perfect for the host or hostess in your life!
Heading to a holiday party? The host or hostess in your life is generally fond of doing three things: inviting anyone and everyone over for dinner, hosting the best soirees in town and showing off their master of all things entertaining. They love to throw a party and you can never understand where they get the time to decorate for every occasion, but you can’t help admire their style. Even if you haven’t been dying to attend their holiday shin dig, you shouldn't arrive empty handed. Tou can spark their hosting spirit with a thoughtful gift for entertaining. There are a number of amazing local shops in Old Town Alexandria, particularly in the "Boutique District" along the 100 and 200 blocks of S. Union Street. Go to www.…
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Go local and find something perfect for the hobby enthusiast in your life.
The hobbyist is a unique type of person, no matter their age. Both children and adult hobbyists are dedicated to their chosen area of expertise, and nothing will put a smile on their face quite like a new project. To determine which kind of gift is right for your hobbyist, ask yourself: From model sets and card collecting to comic books and speciality plush characters, our favorite local stores are sure to have what you’re looking for or can place a special order to make holiday dreams come true. Trains Etc. 8245-A Backlick Road, Lorton, Va. 22079 703-550-1779 Ron's Collectors World 7030 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Va. 22003 703-256-8408 Comic and Card Collectorama 2008 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Va. 22301 703-548-3466 Whistle Stop …
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Plus, safety tips for your shopping excursion and online purchases.
Black Friday is nearly upon us, and as a consumer you have to make the all-important decision: Will you brave the crowds to pick up holiday deals, or will you stay home and take advantage of online sales? Either way, you’ll be sure to see some of the season’s steepest discounts as retailers hope to boost profits before the end of the year. Is it really a deal? If you’re planning to hit the big box stores, shoppers should do their research early to make sure that “low, low price!” is really a discount. This year, stores like Target and Walmart are opening earlier than ever before, but do some research on items you want to purchase before you make the effort to get up early. “We really carry only a limited supply of our true ‘door buster’ …
Monday, November 14, 2011
We asked a few local residents what they think.
On a candy run to Target one Saturday just before Halloween, I turned a corner and... What to my wondering eyes should appear? Holiday decorations! Before Halloween. This prompted us at Patch to ask if the holiday season perhaps starts too early or lasts too long. We checked in with a few local residents. Here's what they had to say: "I think yes and no. Halloween in August? Absolutely ridiclious. Celebrating Christmas in November? That makes sense. It's the season of giving, it's not about all this consumerism. It's about doing good things for your fellow man." -- Kathleen Raymond, Fairfax "There is nothing to the holiday buildup except consumerism. It starts early every year just to get you to buy more than you would have. As much as …
At StarFit Studio, small groups can yield big benefits.
Steve Friot’s Massachusetts accent smoothly switched from soft to intense, depending upon what he said. His approach to personal training is the same way, but that’s not why he’s in the Kingstowne area. On November 6th, Friot opened StarFit Studio in the Hayfield Shopping Center. The space, which once housed Curves, has returned to being a place where women sweat their way to fitness, but this time it will happen in small groups closely monitored by Friot (pronounced FREE-ot). “Everybody would love to have a personal trainer,” said Friot, who is a certified personal trainer, “just like everybody would love to have their own cook, and their own cleaner. Everybody wants those things. Everybody. But here’s the problem with that: not every …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Aditi brings Indian fine dining to Kingstowne Towne Center.
“What we don’t compromise on is basically the quality of food,” Rajesh Ramakrishnan said, one of the owners of Aditi Indian Dining. “We really take good care of our customers.” That’s exactly what you’d expect of a restaurant whose name has three meanings, one of which is “distinguished guest.” “We opened Kingstowne two years back. We’ve done quite well,” said Ramakrishnan. “I don’t know if I play a part in that, but I think the team up front plays a part in that. They do a fantastic job.” The quiet warmth of the staff matches Aditi’s interior, aglow with the colors of Indian fabric and contemporary American style. There are dinner and lunch hours. Lunch features a buffet, and it is easier then to catch a hint of incense mixing nicely with…
Kristin
8:41 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Hi, Are home based business' allowed to have a listing too? I'm a Miche handbag representative and I'd love to have a listing on Burke Patch! Thanks. more ›