Dear Reader

Do you use Uber? If so, maybe you've been in the back seat of my car. I’ve done about 500 trips as an Uber Driver in Western Massachusetts.

I’ve driven shift workers, partygoers, friends, visiting college parents, and business people everywhere from Goshen to Gill and from Pelham to Pittsfield.

How I ended up driving for Uber is a story for another day.

When I first started, I watched a ton of videos from other Uber drivers and I wished there was one guide I could follow. Something that had all the important information I needed; including things like always having a barf bag in the car.

Some lessons we learn the hard way.

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Talking about guides, last week I shared the link to our Guide to State Government Resources for Businesses. We recently released three other guides that may be of interest to you.

Business Networking Guide
​Connections matter, but where to begin? We set up this guide to help businesses and professionals in the 413 find networking opportunities that best suit them. Take a look.

Guide to Coworking Spaces
​Find a place to work, host an event, or meet with clients. Co-working spaces have evolved to become more versatile. The latest addition is The Sphere Innovation Lab in Florence, which opened just a few weeks ago. Here is a full list of co-working spaces.

Business Banking
​Explore banking options in Western Mass. From community banks and credit unions to national banks, find the best financial partner for your business needs.

Your Turn
​If there is a guide you would like to see us put together, reply to this email and let me know. I appreciate your feedback and input.

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Doing Good

Difference Makers | BusinessWest is calling for applications for the 2024 Difference Makers awards. Nominate someone using this form. You have until December 16.

March for Food | The 15th Annual March for the Food Bank with Monte Belmonte is on November 25th and 26th. The goal this year is to raise $500,000. The Food Bank provides meals for over 100,000 people in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. You can find out how to help them reach their goal here.

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Back to Uber

That Uber story above is relevant because next week I will share how total desperation led me to drive for Uber and how the experience taught me more about business in Western Massachusetts than any guide ever could.
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I wish you a successful week.

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Open skies,
Fungai
​Chief Digital Marketer, Artist Dynamix
Founder, Inc413​
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