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Next up in our 100 Businesses in 100 Days series is GoodSolutions.Tech! Stephen has already been a huge help behind the scenes, curating features for our Southern Shmooze website. His services are a game-changer if you own a business and need an ext
Next up in our 100 Businesses in 100 Days series is GoodSolutions.Tech! Stephen has already been a huge help behind the scenes, curating features for our Southern Shmooze website. His services are a game-changer if you own a business and need an extra set of hands to optimize your online presence. Can’t recommend him enough—so give him a shout if you’re ready to upgrade your biz today! #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Good Morning, Shmooze Land! 🌞 I’m excited to announce a new internship opportunity for anyone interested in learning all things Shmooze! We’re a registered LLC in Georgia, and I’m happy to work with your school if credit is availa
Good Morning, Shmooze Land! 🌞 I’m excited to announce a new internship opportunity for anyone interested in learning all things Shmooze! We’re a registered LLC in Georgia, and I’m happy to work with your school if credit is available. This is a great opportunity for: ✅ Students (high school or college) — school credit available ✅ Community members curious about marketing, small business, and event organizing What you’ll do: 📲 Assist with social media marketing, create Shmooze Spotlights, learn how to operate this group, and create content on our website & Instagram (@ShmoozeATL) 🤝 Support events & monthly meetups 📖 Help grow our business directory 🌟 Get hands-on with community engagement Details: • Flexible hours (remote + monthly ATL meetups + Nov. 15th Festival) • Gain real-world experience + network with 100+ local businesses in our directory 👉 Interested? DM me or email hello@thesouthernshmooze.com Thanks y’all! — Grant
Keeping the rollouts going in our 100 businesses in 100 days feature! Today’s comes from Atlanta Pro Fix. Atlanta ProFix is your go-to home repair & improvement team based right here in Atlanta. From kitchens to bathrooms, interiors to ext
Keeping the rollouts going in our 100 businesses in 100 days feature! Today’s comes from Atlanta Pro Fix. Atlanta ProFix is your go-to home repair & improvement team based right here in Atlanta. From kitchens to bathrooms, interiors to exteriors, they stop at nothing to deliver quality work that’s on time, within budget, and built to last. Whether it’s a custom build-in, fixing drywall, or full home upgrades, what really stands out is their flexibility: they serve East Atlanta, East Lake, Decatur, Little Five Points, Avondale Estates, and surrounding areas. #shmoozespotlight #shmooze #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Our Shmooze Spotlight 100 businesses in 100 days series continues with Pride In Turf lawn care services! Atlanta’s own Pride In Turf takes lawn care seriously — from fertilization & aeration to fungus & pest control, they treat ev
Our Shmooze Spotlight 100 businesses in 100 days series continues with Pride In Turf lawn care services! Atlanta’s own Pride In Turf takes lawn care seriously — from fertilization & aeration to fungus & pest control, they treat every yard like it’s their own. If your lawn’s looking a little patchy, these are the folks to call. 💚 #shmooze #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Today’s Shmooze Spotlight goes to none other than Boutte Tree, Atlanta’s premier tree service provider. As someone who has used their services in the past this was a no-brainer to have them join our Certified team 🌲 Also love a fellow WA
Today’s Shmooze Spotlight goes to none other than Boutte Tree, Atlanta’s premier tree service provider. As someone who has used their services in the past this was a no-brainer to have them join our Certified team 🌲 Also love a fellow WABE supporter so big shout to Boutte and give them a call if you need some tree help! From Roots to Leaves, Trust Boutte Trees. #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
#shmoozespotlight rolls out another edition with Evan Williams of Lantern House Media! We’ve been friends for over a decade, and he has directed, shot, and produced at least a dozen videos of mine over the years—so yes, I’m biased,
#shmoozespotlight rolls out another edition with Evan Williams of Lantern House Media! We’ve been friends for over a decade, and he has directed, shot, and produced at least a dozen videos of mine over the years—so yes, I’m biased, and I’ll shout his name from the rooftops! I’m thrilled to have him on our directory and proud to call him a friend and my go-to guy for all things film. If you’re a business in need of promo, look no further! #atlanta #atl #atlantsmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Next up on our 100 businesses in 100 days is Vaden’s Painting! Painting, CHECK. Drywall. CHECK. Pressure Washing. CHECK. One stop shop here! Hit him up today! #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Next up on our 100 businesses in 100 days is Vaden’s Painting! Painting, CHECK. Drywall. CHECK. Pressure Washing. CHECK. One stop shop here! Hit him up today! #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
continuing our 100 businesses in 100 days with Armentrout Roofing & Restoration ! I’ve seen their name come up dozens of times in here over the years and I’m thrilled to have them be a part of our directory. Give them a shout today if
continuing our 100 businesses in 100 days with Armentrout Roofing & Restoration ! I’ve seen their name come up dozens of times in here over the years and I’m thrilled to have them be a part of our directory. Give them a shout today if you got some roof trouble and need a helping hand! #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Keeping our #ShmoozeSpotlight rolling with Tyler at Atlanta Power Shine! ⚡🏠 From grime to prime, this top-rated exterior cleaning company knows how to pressure wash away the competition. For proper property care, they’re the clear choice. #a
Keeping our #ShmoozeSpotlight rolling with Tyler at Atlanta Power Shine! ⚡🏠 From grime to prime, this top-rated exterior cleaning company knows how to pressure wash away the competition. For proper property care, they’re the clear choice. #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Continuing the #shmoozespotlight series with Bass Finishing! Brianna is a Finishing Artist specializing in Faux and Decorative Painting, Gilding, and Specialty Plaster 🥳 #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Continuing the #shmoozespotlight series with Bass Finishing! Brianna is a Finishing Artist specializing in Faux and Decorative Painting, Gilding, and Specialty Plaster 🥳 #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness
Next up in our 100 Businesses in 100 Days series is GoodSolutions.Tech! Stephen has already been a huge help behind the scenes, curating features for our Southern Shmooze website. His services are a game-changer if you own a business and need an ext Good Morning, Shmooze Land! 🌞 I’m excited to announce a new internship opportunity for anyone interested in learning all things Shmooze! We’re a registered LLC in Georgia, and I’m happy to work with your school if credit is availa Keeping the rollouts going in our 100 businesses in 100 days feature! Today’s comes from Atlanta Pro Fix. Atlanta ProFix is your go-to home repair & improvement team based right here in Atlanta. From kitchens to bathrooms, interiors to ext Our Shmooze Spotlight 100 businesses in 100 days series continues with Pride In Turf lawn care services! Atlanta’s own Pride In Turf takes lawn care seriously — from fertilization & aeration to fungus & pest control, they treat ev Today’s Shmooze Spotlight goes to none other than Boutte Tree, Atlanta’s premier tree service provider. As someone who has used their services in the past this was a no-brainer to have them join our Certified team 🌲 Also love a fellow WA #shmoozespotlight rolls out another edition with Evan Williams of Lantern House Media! We’ve been friends for over a decade, and he has directed, shot, and produced at least a dozen videos of mine over the years—so yes, I’m biased, Next up on our 100 businesses in 100 days is Vaden’s Painting! Painting, CHECK. Drywall. CHECK. Pressure Washing. CHECK. One stop shop here! Hit him up today! #shmoozespotlight #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness continuing our 100 businesses in 100 days with Armentrout Roofing & Restoration ! I’ve seen their name come up dozens of times in here over the years and I’m thrilled to have them be a part of our directory. Give them a shout today if Keeping our #ShmoozeSpotlight rolling with Tyler at Atlanta Power Shine! ⚡🏠 From grime to prime, this top-rated exterior cleaning company knows how to pressure wash away the competition. For proper property care, they’re the clear choice. #a Continuing the #shmoozespotlight series with Bass Finishing! Brianna is a Finishing Artist specializing in Faux and Decorative Painting, Gilding, and Specialty Plaster 🥳 #atl #atlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantabusiness

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Don’t just take our word for it—listen to fellow Southern Shmooze members share how being part of our community has helped their small businesses grow. For some, the Shmooze turned a part-time hobby into a full-time job. For others, it simply meant connecting with more neighbors and more customers.

Being part of the Shmooze opens doors, builds trust, and creates opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

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