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New Chocolate and Candy Shop Opens in Beverly

Beverly, IL - Freshly made chocolate creations fill the shelves of a new sweet shop where a Beverly couple hopes to build a thriving business.Katie and Pat Murphy opened Sweet Freaks, 9915 S. Walden Parkway,... more »

New Shop, Purple Frog, Opens on Bailey Avenue in Ridgefield

Ridgefield, CT - Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Purple Frog, the newest addition to Bailey Avenue, and a treat to the senses! The white walls and cabinets along with a few touches of... more »

Evanston Print and Paper Shop Fuses Computer Design, Gutenberg-era Machines

Evanston, IL - Evanston Print and Paper Shop more closely resembles a factory than a place to buy stationery. The small, cluttered space is packed with presses, tools and heavy machinery so big that the... more »

Chamber Ready to Salute Small Business Week With Events

Edmond, OK - The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce will present its first Small Business Week of Celebration from May 20-26. Every U.S. president since 1963 has designated Small Business Week as a time to... more »

3 Key Steps for Small Biz to Succeed With Social Media

A recent survey of small business owners shows that social media use is on the rise. According a report from Manta, 50 percent of small businesses are spending more time on social media than they... more »

Outside and In Provides Gift Options for All

Houma, LA - Anyone looking for a gift can shop at Outside and In. No, really. A shopper can find something for any age, gender and personality at the Houma-based store. With gifts ranging from... more »

Consumer Spending Trends: Mother’s Day Tops Pops

Consumer spending trends favor Mom this year, with Mother's Day spending forecast to jump 11 percent, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumers will spend an average of $168.94 on mom, while total Mother's Day... more »

New Baby Specialty Boutique Opens In Hilo

Hilo, HI - After having a hard time finding a gift for a baby's first luau last year, Hilo native Sesha Lovelace-Ragon turned her frustration into opportunity.The Waiakea grad and her husband had just moved... more »

Sweet Scents: Learn About Aromatherapy at Essential Oils Boutique

Columbus, GA - When in doubt, go with lavender.That's one of the lessons you might learn during your first trip to Essential Oils Boutique (3470 University Ave., Suite No. 2)."Lavender is the go-to oil. Lavender... more »

Sweet Treats at Chocolates Circle

Shah Alam, Malaysia - WITH over 200 flavours of chocolates at her chocolate boutique, Nazirah Mohd Noor, 36, knows the key to expanding her business is to balance walk-in customers looking for a quick treat... more »