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Selling is Always in Season For Some Small Businesses

Mathews, NC - It's always Christmas at Holiday Haus.Yet on a sticky June day, as employees of the downtown Matthews shop dress Christmas trees, they work alongside American flags and Uncle Sam yard art. Sparkling... more »

Up River Trading Co. More Than Coffee

Minden, ON - It's more than just a coffee shop.Up River Trading Co. is also a gift store, art gallery and printing company.The former Bwana John's store on Bobcaygeon Road has been transformed into a... more »

New Firm Lets You Design Own Rag Doll

Lutterworth, UK - Ruth Lord said she is getting used to hearing the word "wow" from people who enter her unique new shop. "Dress-A-Doll is like Build-a-Bear, only better," said Ruth, her smile uncannily like... more »

Dressing up Downtown: Dash ‘N Drizzle, Gourmet Oil and Vinegar

Fairfield, CT - They're pouring on the good taste.Jeff Love and Jeff Stein -- two Fairfield friends and business associates -- have opened Dash 'N Drizzle, a shop that gives customers a chance to sample... more »

Downtown Stuart Launches Shop Local |Shop Smart

Stuart, FL - The City of Stuart Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Business Association of Stuart (DBA), and Stuart Main Street (SMS) last week officially launched a new shop local program. Shop Local | Shop... more »

Burlington County Announces ‘Shop Burlington County First’ Campaign

Burlington County, NJ - The county will hold three informational sessions next month to explain the new "buy local" initiative, Shop Burlington County First, to foster economic growth in Burlington County, Freeholder Director Joseph Donnelly... more »

What Happened When Valley Junction Shopkeeper Dreamed, ‘If I Ever Own a Store …’

Valley Junction, IA - Gail Boothe knows all about that tired couch, loveseat and chair grouping featured in the Sunday newspaper advertising sections, their upholstery a tired refrain playing in living rooms across the state... more »

Stores Turn Passion for Junk Market Finds Into Business

Waterloo, IA - The door will always be open between Dapper Designs and Vintage Window.Customers can wander between the two stores, perhaps sit on one of the headboard benches, sniff scented candles with names like... more »

Unique Shop Offers Space For Businesses to Grow

Brownwood, TX - When her last tenant moved out, Joey Broussard knew she needed to find a new tenant for her storefront across the street from Hamilton's. "I was visiting shops in Mason trying to... more »

Small-Business Spotlight: Piper’s Boutique, Valparaiso

Valparaiso, IN - Nancy Van Santen travels the nation and the world looking for the unique merchandise she sells at Piper's Boutique.The store has been in business for 30 years and remains the area's foremost... more »