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This Is the Marketing Strategy Every Small Business Can Afford
Discover why localizing your marketing and services is crucial for small business success today.
By Murali Nethi
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These Brothers Turned a 2-Man Operation Into One of the Most Trusted Companies in Their Area. Here’s How.
For Jose and Michael Rodriguez of Pest Brothers, one of Yelp's Top 100 Local Businesses of 2025, success is about more than getting the job done.
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Two Industry Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Restaurant Owners – And Reveal the Exact Amount You Can Raise Prices Without Losing Customers
As independent restaurants navigate rising costs, changing customer habits and the lasting effects of the pandemic, these leaders offer advice for entrepreneurs.
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She Created the Dance Studio She Was Looking For. Now, It’s a Nationwide Brand.
Jami Stigliano turned her passion for dance and people into DivaDance, a fast-growing franchise that helps adults build confidence through choreography, connection and community.
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A Program That Helped Build 144,000 Jobs Gets Slashed by Budget Cuts — What Happens Next Is Pivotal for Small Business Support
The agency is facing elimination. But this could be an opportunity.
By Gene Marks
Marketing
Why Most Startups Fail to Get National Press — and What To Do Instead
Tech startups often struggle to gain national news coverage. Here's how startups can achieve that elusive national media attention.
Marketing
Why Skipping This One PR Move Could Stall Your Startup’s Growth Before It Even Begins
Doing PR is critical for startups, yet many entrepreneurs are so busy developing their product that they forget to make a media plan.
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She Went From Teacher to Owning a Business in an Unexpected Industry – And Wants Others to Do the Same: ‘There Is So Much Opportunity’
Angie Snow went from teacher and stay-at-home mom to co-owner of a thriving business by embracing leadership, championing women in trades and rethinking what it means to support both employees and customers.
Marketing
The PR Playbook Every Emerging Brand Needs — But No One Talks About
The unglamorous (but necessary) work that makes press coverage possible.
Business Ideas
What My First Failed Startup Taught Me — and How I Finally Got It Right 20 Years Later
Launching a startup two decades after a failed first attempt brought clarity, humility, and a deeper understanding of what it really takes to build a sustainable business.
Business News
‘Uniquely Positioned’: How Small Business Owners Can Successfully Navigate the Tariffs
Global supply chain expert Kerim Kfuri offers smart strategies for dealing with tariff uncertainty.
By Dan Bova
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He Went From Customer to CEO of a Rapidly-Expanding Dessert Chain By Following This Process
Neil Hershman built his expansion playbook by perfecting a single store, then replicating what worked across the franchise system without sacrificing customer experience.
Business Accounting
Small Business Credit Is Tightening — Here’s How to Prepare for What’s Ahead
With credit conditions shifting, SMBs must stay flexible to secure funding
Marketing
Marketing Online Can Be Overwhelming For Small Businesses — But It Doesn’t Have to Be With These 6 Strategies
Discover how small businesses can excel using strategic digital marketing efforts.
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He Started a Business and Ended Up on the Brink of Bankruptcy. He Fixed His Mistakes – and Now Teaches Entrepreneurs What He Wishes He Knew When Starting Out.
Discover how Joe Crisara transformed decades of trial and error in the home services industry into a blueprint for success.
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Is 2025 the Year to Go Brick-and-Mortar? Here’s Why More Startups Think So
In 2025, having a physical storefront allows founders to establish a vibrant center for their brand, a key element that connects and completes their customers' online experience.
Brick & Mortar
Why Every Small Business Owner Should Consider Real Estate — Even Without Deep Pockets
Investing in real estate is definitely not just for tycoons. Learn more about where to begin and how to detect opportunities to set you up for future success.
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How to Unlock the Hidden Customer Experience Advantage That’s Quietly Powering Today’s Best Retailers
A new class of operational technologies is quietly transforming how retailers engage customers — by empowering the people and processes behind the scenes.
Side Hustle
She Started a Creative Side Hustle While Working ‘Dead-End’ Jobs — Then Grew It From $10,000 to Over $50,000 a Month: ‘[It] Became Magnetic’
Alyssa O'Toole, 35, juggled "mismatched uniforms and odd hours" to turn her passion into a business.
By Amanda Breen
Side Hustle
Want to Start a Side Hustle Helping a Small Business? Here Are the Gigs That Pay the Most.
It's National Small Business Month — and a great time to start a side hustle.
By Amanda Breen
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What 18,000 American Small Businesses Can Teach You About Success
Stay curious, stay committed and keep showing up — your success story is still unfolding.
By Jim Sperduto
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This Local Bakery Has Lines Out the Door. Here Are the Secrets to Its Success.
Known for its viral flat croissants and innovative desserts, Alexander's Patisserie also excels in hands-on leadership and team culture.
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Why The Biggest Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs to Buy a Business Is Here — And Why You Should Act Now
Boomer-owned businesses tend to be in better financial and operational shape than others; the longer it's been in operation, the better its track record.
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Want to Work With Influencers? Here’s What Small Business Owners Need to Know.
Julianne Fraser, founder of Dialogue NYC, crafts influencer marketing campaigns that stand out from the competition.
Business Accounting
Hidden Fees Cost U.S. Small Businesses $153 Billion Each Year — Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Lose a Dime
Despite the critical role small- and medium-sized businesses play in the U.S. economy, many are fighting to stay afloat as they battle rising costs, uncertainty around tariffs and hidden fees that drain billions from their bottom lines each year.
By June Yuan
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I Walked Away From a Corporate Career to Start My Own Small Business — Here’s Why You Should Do the Same
I've followed my instincts over expectations, embracing risk and reinvention to build a life that's truly mine.
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How This North Carolina Lawn Care Company Earns Customer Loyalty
By prioritizing responsiveness, transparency and efficiency, Sam Speno has cultivated a lawn care business that builds lasting customer relationships.