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Why I Named Our Business Vice Business Group
When you hear the name Vice Business Group , you might wonder: Why “Vice”? The answer is simple: because everything we do is inspired by...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 212 min read


10 Ways the New Tax Laws Can Help Small Businesses
10 Ways the New Tax Laws Can Help Small Businesses Tax law changes can feel intimidating, but hidden inside the fine print are powerful...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 172 min read


5 Things Restaurants Can Do Right Now to Boost Revenue
Rising costs, slower foot traffic, and competitive markets mean you can’t afford to leave money on the table—literally. The good news?...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 142 min read


Turning Fur Into Fortune
Creative Pet Photography Ideas That Sell If you’re a photographer looking to grow your business, here’s one niche that’s always in...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 132 min read


Why Now Is The Best Time To Sell Your Business
Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business in Knoxville If you’ve been thinking about selling your business, there’s one factor you...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 132 min read


3 Mistakes We Made Selling Our Businesses (So You Don’t Have To)
After successfully building and selling two businesses—including an award-winning bar—we thought we had everything figured out. But...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 42 min read


Barstools, Branding, and Bottom Lines: A New Blog Series for Bar & Restaurant Owners
Barstools, Branding, and Bottom Lines: A New Blog Series for Bar & Restaurant Owners By Vice Business Group If you own a bar or...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 22 min read


Local Bands Are Small Businesses. Here’s How You Can Support Them
Local Bands Are Small Businesses — Here’s How You Can Support Them By Vice Business Group When people think of small businesses, they...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 22 min read


It's Friday, Do You Know Where Your Business Is?
It’s the end of the week.The invoices are out. The emails are ignored. The weekend’s calling. But here’s the question every serious...
Dereck Chapman
Aug 12 min read


Is Networking Dead? Why It’s Still the Backbone of Business Growth
In an era dominated by social media ads, influencer marketing, and cold DMs, it's easy to wonder: Is networking dead? At Vice Business...
Dereck Chapman
Jul 312 min read


You've WON Best in Knoxville Awards. Now What?
You've Won the Best in Knoxville Award — Now What? Winning an award like Best in Knoxville is more than just a trophy — it’s a marketing...
Dereck Chapman
Jul 301 min read


Why Every Small Business Should Use a Business Consultant (Before It’s Too Late)
Vice Business Group shares how the right consultant can save your time, protect your profit, and help you grow the business you actually...
Dereck Chapman
Jul 303 min read


How Winning Best Bar in Knoxville 3 Years in a Row Exploded Our Brand
What we learned about momentum, marketing, and turning a local award into a full-blown marketing machine. How Winning Best Bar in...
Dereck Chapman
Jul 302 min read


Why Blogs Still Matter for Your Business (and Your Bottom Line)
Vice Business Group explains why blogging is still one of the smartest ways to grow your brand, rank on Google, and attract the right...
Dereck Chapman
Jul 302 min read
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