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Retail was in her dreams from an early age

Point Pleasant, Nj — My Point Pleasant Beach store — Seedling, A Baby Shop — has only been open for a few months, and I have never been filled with more self-confidence, self-doubt, happiness and stress... more »

Woman with growing business looks to fuel other moms’ ventures

Colorado Springs, CO - Laurie Derickson's quest for a stylish hat for her little girl has spawned a growing business for the Colorado Springs woman.And her daughter, Marili Jean, age 1 1/2, has pretty much... more »

Retail Therapy: Exit through the Drake General Store gift shop

Toronto, Canada — The Drake General Store might stock a bit of Canadiana, but there are no CN Tower snow globes or Blue Jays keychains, not even tongue in cheek. For Hogtown visitors and residents alike,... more »

Three Best Ways to Use Location-Based Social Media

Restaurants, retailers and other small businesses with storefronts are embracing location-based social networks – think Foursquare or Facebook Inc.'s Places – to woo customers and keep them coming back.The services allow smartphone-toting customers to "check... more »

Fed survey says New England companies generally upbeat

Boston, MA - The New England economy fared better than the nation as a whole in recent weeks, as businesses in several of the region's key industries reported "upbeat" results, according to a Federal Reserve... more »

Grandmother finds business idea in her purse

Chicago, IL - Frustrated that she couldn't find her lipstick, keys and other essentials in a stylish new handbag given to her as a gift by her son, Anita Crook came up with a solution.... more »

Shop Talk: Island Bridal Registries

Martha's Vineyard, MA - September and October are prime months for weddings, and they are also more peaceful times for brides to be planning their big day. To help brides along, and make gift giving... more »

How to get frugal consumers spending again

For much of the past decade, many Australian businesses have relied on a simple idea to fuel growth – consumers love buying new stuff. But right around the world, there are signs that this is... more »

Shop has gift of capturing R.I. essence

Providence, RI - The poster shows an alligator baring its teeth against a backdrop of neon orange and blue. At first, you might think it's a Florida travel poster, but when you read the words,... more »

New Richland store offers antiques and gifts

New Richland, MN - Businesses don't often start up by accident.That was not the case, however, for Trish's Gift Gallery in New Richland.Trish Buyuk moved to New Richland from Wills Point, Texas, over two years... more »