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Small Businesses Represent Backbone Of Job Growth

You’re possibly aware of the fact that most job creation in America is done by small business.Did you also know that, since the end of WWII up to the present, Fortune 500 companies have created... more »

Talking Business: New Downtown Shop Sells Unique Fashion Finds

Longview, WA - The soft overcast light outside came to a stop at the front of the store, seemingly overwhelmed by the volume of jewelry, scarves, purses and other accessories lining the lit walls of... more »

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats

Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »

The Man With the Sweet Tooth: Carden Street Business Owner Opens New Guelph Candy Store

Guelph, ON - Bryan Munn may have the hardest job in the world.Each day, he stands amid a cornucopia of candies, buckets of ice cream, trays of truffles and display cases stocked with French pastries.For... more »

Upcycling and Refurbished Decor Come to Forest Grove Through Linda’s Re-Creations and Funky Finds Decor

Forest Grove, OR - Walk into the new home decor and accessories store on Pacific Avenue, and the first thing you might notice is a wall of color.Debi Cisneros' Funky Finds Decor items pop against... more »

Strategies: Shop Local, Small as You Celebrate, Travel

Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff of the summer season.After a winter with a polar vortex or two, a blizzard or three, and massive ice and snow storms, people throughout the country are ready to... more »

Style Maven: B Boutique is a Shop That Says ‘Thank You’

Brookston, IN - On Monday afternoon, Kim Vestal finally got the opportunity she was looking for — a chance to shop at B Boutique in Brookston.The small shop caught her attention as she'd drive by... more »

Seaside Country Store: The Most Unusual Store on The Shore

Ocean City, MD - Visitors heading to the Eastern Shore looking for souvenirs and beach house decor might try stopping at a place that's just outside Ocean City."People that visit Ocean City don't even realize... more »

On the Job: Gift Shop Operator

North East, MD - How did you get your start? I had always wanted to open a shop. When I talked to Kathy we both wanted a shop that would be embellishments for your home.... more »

The Store Next Door Offers Western-Style Gifts

Emporia, KS - Ernie Tafoya, longtime owner of Balloons by Ernie, is reinventing his business after helium prices let the air out of his balloon shop. After years of creating balloon arches and bouquets for... more »