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Where’s The Money? Issue #14 – Part 3 – Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners; SIMPLE IRA – A low-cost plan built for businesses with employees
Are you excited about 912 Day in Savannah? There is so much to celebrate in our area. We will talk about that more at the end. In the last issue, we looked at the SEP IRA, which, abbreviated, stands for the Simplified Employee Pension Plan Individual Retirement...
Live Like Locals Latinos: Our Community Now Speaks Spanish, Too
Live Like Locals is now publishing in Spanish. Meet Live Like Locals Latinos, our embajadoras, and Enlace Latino, the new Spanish-language video series.
Why Customers Don’t Always Choose the Cheapest Option – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
One of the biggest misconceptions in small business is that customers are always looking for the lowest price. If that were true, luxury brands wouldn't exist. Local boutiques couldn't compete with big box stores. And premium service providers would constantly lose...
Top 5 Coastal Empire Events: September 8–14 – “Wags, Wheels, and Wins: Savannah’s Weekend Roundup!”
**Meta Description (160 words):** Ready to Live Like Locals in Savannah’s Coastal Empire? Host Lorallye Robertson counts down the top 5 events happening September 8–14, from Port Wentworth’s brand-new Anchor Park grand opening to WagFest’s tail-wagging fun at Guy Minick Complex. Cheer on GSU Men’s Hockey at Ghost Pirates Ice Cove, salute our heroes at Tanger Outlets’ Patriot Day celebration, and kick off the week connecting with neighbors at the September Locals Social at Kia Country of Savannah. Whether you’re into ice skating, military tributes, four-legged friends, or good old-fashioned community vibes, this Coastal Georgia lineup has something for everyone. Free admission events, family-friendly fun, and can’t-miss dates all in one place. Grab your calendar, mark these times and locations, and get ready to experience Savannah, Pooler, and Port Wentworth like a true local this week!
Member Spotlight: LJG Events & Stellar Marquees Savannah Build the Moment Everyone Photographs
Welcome to Live Like Locals, LJG Events & Stellar Marquees Savannah. Think about the last celebration you went to. Odds are you do not remember the napkins or the playlist. You remember the one spot in the room where everybody stopped to take a picture. That spot...
Port Wentworth Today, September 2026: The VyStar Pavilion, The Ice Cove, and La Fiesta Hispana
The VyStar Pavilion hosted its first two concerts, the Ghost Pirates Ice Cove opens on 912 Day, and the Recreation Department has a full September lineup.
Sun, Soul & Sideshows: Your Coastal Empire Countdown to Labor Day Weekend
Hey y'all! Lorallye Robertson here, and welcome back to Live Like Locals — your go-to guide for everything happening in the Coastal Empire! Labor Day weekend is officially here, and Savannah, Tybee Island, and everywhere in between are packed with events worth adding...
Where’s The Money? Issue #13– Part 2 – Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners; SEP IRA – Simple, flexible, employer-funded retirement savings
My new name is Michelangelo, and I am now officially a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle after all of the $1.00 pizza slices I ate last Thursday at Stoners Pizza Joint in Pooler! I ate my pieces, and all the crust left from my wife’s slices (for some reason, she won’t eat...
The Best Marketing Often Doesn’t Feel Like Marketing – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
When most people hear the word "marketing," they immediately think about advertisements. They picture sales promotions, social media graphics, commercials, email campaigns, and calls to action asking people to buy something. While those are certainly forms of...
My Veterans Place Savannah: Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Military Service
Dr. Faye Prescott of My Veterans Place Savannah joins Savannah Spotlight Episode 10 to talk about housing, resources, and community for veterans after military service.
Where’s The Money? Issue #12– Part 1 – Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners; An overview of your choices and how to narrow them down
It’s too hot to breathe! I don’t know about you, but my water bill is going to go up due to multiple showers. Who is controlling the thermostat in Savannah? In the last issue, we concluded our multi-part series comparing the Traditional IRA vs the Roth IRA, each...
Slices, Serves & Side-Splitters: Live Like Locals Top Five Events Around the Coastal Empire (August 25–31)
Hey, Coastal Empire! Renee LaSalle here with your Live Like Locals Top Five Events countdown, and let me just say it: this week is not messing around. We’ve got dollar slices, dinking paddles, garden dirt, gut-busting laughs and a finish line that runs straight across home plate. Whether you’re a lifelong Savannahian, a Pooler transplant or someone who just really likes pizza (respect), there’s something on this list with your name on it.
Meet Craig Robertson: A Different Perspective on Business and the World Around Him
Craig Robertson has spent years looking at things from a different perspective, sometimes quite literally from hundreds of feet in the air. His background in GIS, mapping, and drone operations has taught him to understand scale, from seeing the big picture of an...
Your Customers Are Looking for Confidence, Not Perfection – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
One of the biggest things I've noticed while working with small business owners is how many wait. They wait until they have the perfect website. The perfect logo. The perfect social media strategy. Better photos. More experience. A larger portfolio. More time....
Markets, Matchups & More: Five Coastal Empire Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
Hey Coastal Empire friends, Lorallye Robertson here with your Live Like Locals Top Five countdown for August 18–24! From a riverfront sunset market and Savannah’s favorite monthly art night to a hands-on turtle hatchling encounter, a hilarious family improv show, and three nights of Savannah Steel action at Enmarket Arena — this week is packed with local fun for every age and interest. Grab your calendar, gather your crew, and get ready to Live Like Locals with dates, times, and locations for all five can’t-miss events happening right here in Savannah and Pooler this week!
Member Spotlight: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Savannah Metro Brings On-Time, Honest Plumbing to Pooler
Welcome to Live Like Locals, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Savannah Metro. A plumbing problem never picks a good time. It shows up on a holiday weekend, the night before company arrives, or the morning you are already running late. What every homeowner really wants in...