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May 1, 2007
Angelic Solutions Soars to Heights Beyond Expectations

Centerville, Massachusetts - In business for less than a year, Marie Forland, artist and creator of Angelic Solutions, a Cape Cod-based art card and collectibles company, is enjoying a year of amazing growth and recognition.The... more »

April 30, 2007
Treasures await: Enterprising couple take over Marco store

Friends chortled and called them crazy when Dave and Rose Prasek quit their high-powered jobs in Chicago, sold their house and moved lock, stock and barrel to Marco Island.But the enterprising couple had a one-up... more »

April 30, 2007
Brooklyn’s own small biz beauty

For the millions of Americans who've struggled the past several years to become their own boss, few could imagine chatting on national television with Oprah Winfrey and promoting their product. But Lisa Price, the Brooklyn-bred... more »

April 30, 2007
Inspiration by design

Every time you walk into Black-Eyed Susan it's like a new store.The home furnishings store on Main Street in Yardley is constantly changing, thanks to the design tastes of owner Susan Taylor and retail manager... more »

April 30, 2007
In Search of Traffic

For small companies, just having a Web site isn't enough anymore. To be successful online, they must learn to harness one of the Web's most powerful tools: search engines.After all, search engines like Google Inc.,... more »

April 29, 2007
Microloans getting macro effect

Minneapolis -- Ana Chacon had a big decision to make.The 51-year-old immigrant from El Salvador successfully operates two Hispanic-themed gift shops in Minneapolis. But her kiosk at Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minn., which she opened... more »

April 29, 2007
Family brings out ‘best’ in Burlingame; Bensons have history of charitable giving, civic involvement

Burlingame — What does it take to be the "Best of Burlingame?"How about owning a retail store that's been in business since 1915 and has a history of civic involvement and a steady record of... more »

April 29, 2007
Travel store opens downtown

Rapid City — Birdie Machacek is only three years old, but she has probably traveled more than most adult Rapid Citians.Last summer, she joined her parents, Bridget and Jon Machacek, on a trek to China... more »

April 29, 2007
Shop’s future looks even sweeter

At one time or another, many people entertain the idea of running their own company."You walk into any business and say, 'I could do this' or 'I could do that,' " said Amy Hauge, owner... more »

April 28, 2007
Retailers Whose Slips Show Too Much Attract Lawsuits

Consumers are pulling out their plastic for everyday purchases more than ever, and now the nation's retailers are coming under legal assault for printing too much payment-card information on customer receipts.So far this year, plaintiffs'... more »

April 27, 2007
April Cornell Holdings, Ltd. Signs Licensing Agreement with Martha M

April 2007 - April Cornell Holdings, Ltd., parent company for the April Cornell brand, announces the signing of a licensing agreement with Martha M, a manufacturer of fine sleepwear for women.Martha M is owned by... more »

April 26, 2007
Boston Gift Show: Pre-Show Report

Nearly 5,000 independent retailers from throughout the New England states will descend upon Boston, September 15-18, 2007, as the Boston Gift Show presents more than 400 exhibitors of regionally-produced, high quality gifts and decorative accessories... more »

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