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Mission trumps money for some bookstores and gift shops
Signs on the front door of the World Bank's unabashedly wonky bookstore, the InfoShop, practically plead for customers to step inside: "Discounts for bank and fund staff & retirees on just about everything!"It's not that... more »
Call of the wildlife
The array of country furniture and accessories displayed in a sprawling timber building has always been but part of the lure of Oak & Treasures in Farmington.For some, a weekend just wasn't complete without stopping... more »
Talking Business: Floral designers branch out with own shop
When Shane Nelson saw an ad to work as a floral designer, he figured he'd give it a try. His job at the now-defunct Tollycraft yacht-building plant in Kelso was likely going away, and Nelson... more »
Valley retailers band together for shop hop
Most locally owned retailers are unable to compete head-on with the multimillion-dollar marketing campaigns that national chains rely on.So they have to be smarter.In Spokane Valley, the Desperate Housewives Shop Hop is a premier example... more »
Ask the experts: Local marketing gurus offer their best advice to businesses
How can I get more exposure for my small business with very little money?Drew Janes: Business owners looking to stretch their marketing dollars with big money results should look to one of two things: social... more »
AngelStar’s New Product Set Celebrates a Mother’s Love
Morgan Hill, CA -- AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory colored inspirational products and Worry Stones˙, introduces its Angel and Baby Box and Stone Set to its Box and Stone... more »
Winter Olympic Souvenirs Sell Out Fast
In downtown Vancouver, one of the biggest attractions is not an Olympic venue - it's a department store. The Hudson's Bay company store is the only official Vancouver Olympic store, and fans are willing to... more »
New ‘beautique’ in Turner
A self-described "hometown girl" has opened a new business in Turner — and coined a new catch phrase for her eclectic shop.Danielle Adams of Turner opened Sweet Country Salon at 5255 Boise St. SE, Turner,... more »
Shop Mom & Pop
It wasn't your typical valentine.Sure, it had a heart on it. But the sentiment wasn't "Be mine" or "How do I love thee?" or even "Happy Valentine's Day!" It was "Small businesses have big hearts."It... more »
Mediterranean Market in Middleburg Heights offers a whole new world of ‘old-world’ favorites
One of the nicest things about northeast Ohio is its ethnic diversity. This area is home to thousands of people whose heritage comes from the Mediterranean, and that was the inspiration for opening the Mediterranean... more »
Reality pops the Twitter bubble
Tax accountants aren't usually known for their sparkling personalities, but don't tell that to Nick Rizzi. The founder and chief executive of Brooklyn-based Smart Tax joined Twitter last year in order to inject some charm... more »
Focus on Facebook to Drive Social Success
Every merchant is talking about social media, and there plenty of opinions about how to do it right. We thought it was important to check in with customers to get their thoughts.As part of a... more »
