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The Swing at High Life Adventure Park.

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: High Life Adventures

On day two of the Main Street Mavericks, we went to the North Coast of Oregon — hitting the family-owned High Life Adventure Park in Warrenton, just south of Astoria. Co-owned by Dave and Lancy Larson, with daughter Jana Dean managing their aerial ropes course in Seaside, the small business is a family affair — employing grandchildren to run tours and son-in-laws to help construct (and test) the ziplines.

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Nov 20, 2024 Filed under: Business Spotlights, Small Business

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: All Bodies Strong

When William Lay first met with a small business coach to discuss his idea for a size-inclusive gym in Portland, Oregon, the coach laughed at him. But Lay was dead serious. He wanted to own a gym that felt comfortable for people of all body types, and All Bodies Strong — Portland’s first gym for larger-bodies — is going strong. As Lay advised, “Ignore the naysayers.”

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Nov 18, 2024 Filed under: Business Spotlights, Small Business
woman using pos at a restaurant

Tips For Keeping Your POS Secure

Making sure your point of sale software is safe and secure is an important part of running a small business. Even a small breach can damage the trust of your customer base and, if you’re already running on tight margins, any monetary loss could put you in a significant bind. With that said, any good POS system will have strong built-in measures to keep your valuable information safe.

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Oct 31, 2024 Filed under: Point of Sale, Small Business

What Is Shippo?

If you’re looking for shipping software that allows you to simply pay for the services you need, Shippo may be the way to go. It was a simple pricing structure and a simple interface that should appeal to many different types of merchants. ce.

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Oct 1, 2024 Filed under: Shipping, Small Business