business development

She Was Stunning, and successful

Sometimes a commercial endeavour takes off before it is even formally a business. That's what happened to Sarah Khallad, a Calgary photography student whose pictorial magnets are sold as novelty items at nearly 100 retail... more »

New owner of basket shop to highlight local wines, beers

The new owner of the Frederick Basket Co. is increasing the focus on local wines and beers, while continuing the products that has made the store successful.Vicki Moore said 15 years ago she made a... more »

Point-of-Sale Software: Even Smallest Shops Benefit

Just because you run a tiny high-touch, small-town business doesn't mean you have to forego the benefits of automation. Some people would even argue it's all the more reason for automating to the hilt.Kimberly Kennedy,... more »

New addition

Carver - The historic Crane Brook restaurant has gone through several changes lately. The most delightful new addition to the property is the eclectic and classy gift shop, Gifts at Crane Brook."When people are here... more »

Artisans project will nurture and market Hoosier producers and ‘made in Indiana’ brand

A government-backed business- development effort is under way. But this isn't meant to lure an out-of-state conglomerate or keep a big company here.Instead, the Indiana Artisan Development Project aims to provide business training, marketing help... more »

Retail study urges linking Main, Lady streets

Lady Street and Main Street are best suited to become downtown Columbia's shopping destinations, according to a study to be released today by a Washington, D.C., consulting firm.To help make that happen, the city should... more »

Downtown merchants form business alliance

Before the modern-day malls and shopping strips, people had only one place to shop — downtown.Some got all dressed up in their Sunday best, while others simply wore their everyday attire as they shopped for... more »

Operator sought for Muir Woods gift shop, restaurant

Federal officials put the gift shop franchise at Muir Woods National Monument up for grabs this week, asking entrepreneurs who can provide a "model for sustainable operations" to compete for a 10-year concession contract.The Golden... more »