small business

Shopping Small Gives Back To The Community In Big Ways

Sauk Valley, IL - Every few months independent businesses in the Sauk Valley area come together to promote themselves and each other on "Shop Small Saturday". They do it to show the community why it's... more »

Make Your Customers Fall in Love With Your Small Business

In February, love is in the air.After all, February contains Valentine's Day, American Heart Month, even Love Your Pet Day. But for small-business owners and entrepreneurs, I'm declaring February as Love Your Customers Month.Getting and... more »

Valentine’s Day Boosts Small Businesses

Rapid City, SD - Valentine's Day not only warms the hearts of lovers, it can heat up the bottom line of small businesses looking for a break from the winter chill.Restaurants, florists, jewelers, hair-stylists and... more »

Small Business Focus: Crystal’s Closet Has Secret to Survival

Freedom Plains, NY - Crystal’s Closet, a small homey shop off busy Route 55, has found a way to survive and strive in a competitive economy, its owner says, while also continuing to adapt and... more »

Shop Local: Good Community Strategy

Shop local programs are a nationwide trend that continues to grow as communities realize the importance of an ability to take control of their own local economy. It takes work from people like you and... more »

One of Clawson’s Newest Small-Business Owners is ‘16 Going on 34’

Clawson, MI - Inés Soulliere is redefining what it means to be an over-achiever.The 16-year-old is taking online courses and is on pace to graduate ahead of her peers, but that’s only a small part... more »

Small Businesses Take the Lead in December Hiring

The holiday spirit was in full effect last month, as private companies posted their highest hiring numbers in 2013, according to ADP data.According to December’s ADP National Employment Report, private businesses added 238,000 jobs last... more »

Walkabout: Carnegie Business Credited as Best at Sustainability

Carnegie, PA - Of 110 small businesses throughout the region that have a special status with Sustainable Pittsburgh, only one has hit the gold level.Bonita Farinelli, the owner of Distinctly Different Decor and More at... more »