small business

Small Stores Offer Gift Shopping at Less Hectic Pace

Alle-Kiski Valley, PA - At most locally owned retailers, you probably won't find “door-buster” Black Friday discounts for the first customers in the door at 6 a.m.But you likely won't find long lines, frenzied crowds,... more »

‘Small Business Saturday’ Encourages South Jersey Residents to Shop Local

South Jersey, NJ - Small businesses around the southern New Jersey region were spurring some early holiday shopping, as several participated in Small Business Saturday this weekend.Now in its third year, the event was originally... more »

Small-Business Registers Ring as Gift Pursuits Continue

Sarasota, FL - Lynn Archibald has a monopoly on the Sarasota squirrel-underpants market.The owner of the downtown Toy Lab said customers gawk at items like the tiny tighty-whities and other curious collectibles she said can... more »

Vibrancy of Small Towns Built on Small Business

Ephrata, PA - Being a small town isn't always easy. There are many challenges to keeping the town vibrant, active and busy.In Lancaster County, many of the small towns have discovered an important key to... more »

West Roxbury Toy Shop Staying Strong After 25 Years

West Roxbury, MA - West Roxbury business owner Maria Toffoloni knows how to find the perfect toy for each individual child.That’s why she decided to open her very own toy shop, Kids R Kids, on... more »

Sioux City Shops Gear up for Small Business Saturday

Sioux City, IA - Surrounded by boxes bursting with scarves, Lori Stekl wondered where she would stash the sashes – more than 100 of them in all.The owner of Funkalicious Boutique, 409 Pearl St., is... more »

Small Businesses Fill Niche, Sell Quality Products Not Found at Large Retailers

Marshfield, WI - When Kim Hartley opened her used bookstore in the downtown shopping district of Marshfield, she never expected to be busy during the holiday shopping season.“I thought no one would want to buy... more »

Shop Local for the Holidays

Walker, MN - As we all begin to create our holiday shopping lists, let’s take a moment to consider the importance of our local businesses and shopping at them.According to several national studies, for every... more »