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Success Story: Sunny Fort Myers Clothing Shop Still grows

Fort Myers, FL - Kal Bhatnager has grown her Florida-focused boutique by listening to customers.When opening Cotton Daze in August of 2011, she mainly had cotton clothing and a variety of sundresses and skirts. Then,... more »

Small Local Businesses Can Compete with Online Retailers

Every owner of a small retail business in America has had this happen: Customers walk into your store, check out your merchandise, then go online to buy the items more cheaply.They try on shoes to... more »

Boutique Brings High Fashion to Alexandria

Alexandria, IN - Name of business: Bella Ava Studio & DesignsLocation: 301 N. Harrison Street, AlexandriaOwner: Beth CannellOpened: September 2012 more »

New Gift Shop to Open in Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas, KY - For Fort Thomas resident Barb Thomas, giving a gift is about more than just spending money on someone.The thought and consideration that goes into picking out the perfect item is what... more »

Local Mob Guilty of Organized Commerce

Richmond, VA - A local mob is still adding muscle after its first year.The RVA Patronage Mob, which recruits shoppers to bombard a different local business every three weeks, has helped drive more than $24,000... more »

Chocolate is Only The Beginning

Milford, PA - Ask Pat Halligan-Kissel if she's always loved chocolate, and she'll say: "Doesn't everybody?" Dumb questions aside, Halligan-Kissel is doing what she was always meant to do: make all kinds of specialty chocolates... more »

Artisans’ Collective Sets up Shop at Tecumseh Mall

Windsor, ON - A trio of artistic business partners have launched a new store at Tecumseh Mall which features handmade work by local artists and crafters.Located adjacent to the mall's food court, Ivy Handmade Industries... more »

New Children’s Boutique Opens in Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY - The idea was born from her art, inspired by her photography studio itself.Local photographer Christina Bohn's home base for her photography is the greenhouse at The Studio on Route 25A in... more »

Couple Will Integrate Photos and Graphics Firm in New Gift Gallery

Sturtevant, WI - Scott Olsen enjoys photography and his wife, Linda, has a graphics firm. They will feature their combined efforts in their new venture, Lighthouse Gallery & Gifts.The couple is preparing the former Grapes... more »

Blue Moon Gift Shop Celebrates 35 Years of Fun

Garberville, CA - Did you ever wake up in the morning thinking that what you really need is a rubber chicken - not just any rubber chicken, but America's #1 Rubber Chicken? Or that a... more »