{"id":14484,"date":"2015-04-15T19:06:18","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T19:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a17bc880e1.nxcli.net\/?p=14484"},"modified":"2016-10-13T15:55:04","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T15:55:04","slug":"helping-others-can-help-your-business-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viettimarketing.com\/ad-agency-springfield-mo\/helping-others-can-help-your-business-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Others Can Help Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viettimarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/helphand.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-14485\" src=\"https:\/\/viettimarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/helphand.jpeg\" alt=\"helphand\" width=\"271\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viettimarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/helphand.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/viettimarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/helphand-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/a>Every business is approached by causes looking for some assistance from time to time. Sometimes it&#8217;s the local little league team in need of uniforms or a local charity needing help for the holiday season. As a business owner you want to consider accepting some of these opportunities because it\u2019s just good business.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, helping out your community is a great way of building your brand and developing a local presence. When your company is a sponsor, your company\u2019s name will be visible to others in a positive way. People in your community will remember the businesses that support their kid\u2019s little league team or donates goods to a local charity. In helping the causes you help yourself, this is a classic win-win situation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the money you spend on charity can often be a tax write-off. You should talk with your tax professional to see how you should go about charitable spending. They will be able to offer guidance on accepted giving and the types of records you\u2019ll need to keep in order to deduct such spending.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to give smart. Before making a donation, look into the charity\u2019s reputation and record. Find organizations which are known for doing good work, spending wisely and have a solid reputation within your community. Donating to questionable groups can cast a shadow on you as well!<\/p>\n<p>Helping others truly is a great way to get the word out about your business and build a reputation as a worthwhile place for people to spend their local dollars. While the effect isn\u2019t as direct as a marketing campaign, the benefit of helping great causes adds up in goodwill and community loyalty!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every business is approached by causes looking for some assistance from time to time. Sometimes it&#8217;s the local little league team in need of uniforms or a local charity needing help for the holiday season. As a business owner you want to consider accepting some of these opportunities because it\u2019s just good business. 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