Fundex Games Partners With Tyson Foods For Summertime Sweepstakes

(Indianapolis, IN) — Summer is a time for family fun; including barbeques, fun at the beach and backyard play. Fundex is engaging in a co-branded, fully integrated, marketing campaign with Tyson Deli in their Summertime... more »

Historical Museum & Village Focuses On ‘Made In America’ Merchandise

When the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village transitioned to its summer hours on Wednesday, the Museum Gift Shop will be moved to its summer location in the back of the Rutland House. While there is... more »

Later Easter Benefits April Sales, Data Shows

A late Easter drove more spending on clothes this April than last, but gas prices and the weak housing market continued to crimp Americans' spending on electronics and appliances, according to data out Wednesday from... more »

‘Together We Prosper’ Theme For Mt. Lake Chamber Campaign

The Mt. Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting a new shop local campaign called Together We Prosper. The slogan for the campaign is a direct take-off from the first $2 bill in business that... more »

Massachusetts Bill Would Level Playing Field For Small Business Owners

In 2008, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue clarified existing tax law in Directive 08-3. Under this Directive, self-employed individuals are denied a deduction for Massachusetts income tax purposes for contributions into a 401(k) plan. The... more »

Free iPhone And Android Apps Help Small Business Owners

After tax time, the last thing you probably want to think about are your finances. But this is the best time to start new methods for filing and sorting your expenses, especially if you are... more »

Number Of Asian-Owned Small Businesses Increases 40 Percent

The number of Asian-owned businesses increased 40.4 percent -- more than twice the national rate -- from 2002 to 2007, according to new data released from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data, which comes from... more »

Making Connections: Expo Showcases Value For Businesses To Shop Local

Bobbi England, co-owner of Kenai Catering, maintains a simple philosophy when it comes to marketing and running her business. "When you provide a good product, word of mouth is the best advertising you can get,"... more »

Area Stores Stock Up For Mother’s Day Rush

DANVILLE — A couple days are left to find the perfect Mother's Day gift and many businesses say shoppers have been buying."Most of them shop the day or two before or the day of," Jim... more »

The Bee Hive creates a real buzz

Fenwick Island -- There's a new gift shop in town offering home décor, jams, jellies and souvenirs.The Bee Hive, located in the Village of Fenwick on Route 1, opened in February and has been well-received... more »