I've been researching how small businesses combat dead hours, and I'm fascinated by the creative tactics that work. From happy hour extensions to community events, what's the most effective (or most unusual) strategy you've seen a coffee shop, restaurant, or retail store use to drive traffic during their slow periods?
Bonus question: What would make you, as a customer, visit a business during their typically quiet times?
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Nulocal is a premium nearby discovery network for finding local service providers. With this startup my focus is on supporting local economies and giving a true local user experience to everyday consumers looking to connect with a service provider.
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