New ‘Bulk Food, Gift Store’ Opens Doors

In 1997, Larry Rudibaugh and his family opened a feed store on state Route 45. The building stood on a two-acre lot and offered animal feed, lawn and garden, and pet supplies.Through the years, the... more »

REPORT: Local Businesses Turn To Facebook Over Google

Last week, a survey of 8,000 small businesses about the adoption of various marketing products showed that more are using Facebook than Google for promotions.The statistic for some reason went overlooked, as the Financial Times... more »

Glendale Kids’ Shop Sells Locally Made Crafts

Pink walls with brown polka dots adorn the walls of the whimsical children's shop in downtown Glendale that's filled with children's merchandise made largely by local crafters.Jamie Tasche, a 37-year-old mother of three, opened Polkadots... more »

Presidents Day Marks Unofficial Start Of Second Retail Economy

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known the nation over as the official start of the holiday shopping season. And this President's Day also marks a retail landmark, albeit a less-known one: the start... more »

SnapRetail Unveils Major Release Customizable Photo Album Helps Independent Retailers

Pittsburgh, PA -- SnapRetail, a company that makes it easy for independent retailers to use email, Facebook and Twitter to market products and increase sales, has unveiled new enhancements to its TrafficBuilder product. SnapRetail'sTrafficBuilder is... more »

Visions Of Papel, Vintage Designs Return

Like the scintillating scent of an exotic perfume lingers long after she leaves the room, the consistent appeal of Papel-designed mugs and giftware has spanned decades. Now, under the scrupulous eye of industry icon, Stanley... more »

Retail Sales Rebound As Confidence Returns

Retail sales rebounded strongly last month after heavy snowfall hit trading on the high street in December, but industry experts have warned that consumers face "serious headwinds" in the months ahead.A rush by consumers to... more »

Top result for Ambiente: almost ten percent more visitors

The world's biggest trade fair for the consumer-goods sector closed its doors on Tuesday, 15 February 2011, after having welcomed more than 144,000 trade visitors, an increase of almost ten percent over the previous edition... more »

Relief For Small Businesses With Big Mortgages

Small businesses facing financial concerns with their commercial mortgages may be eligible for a new federal program that will allow owners to refinance the loans. The two-year temporary program starts Feb. 28 and may be... more »

50 Must-Have Small Business iPhone and iPad Apps

Editor's Note: Last year one of our most popular articles of the year was written by Shara Karasic, who pointed out 10 small-business apps for the iPhone. The response was so enthusiastic, that we invited... more »