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Thought Leaders

She Was Down to Her Last $5. Now She Runs a Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake Business.

On this inspiring episode of "Behind the Review," listen to Mignon Francois's journey from living off of $5 to owning a multi-million dollar cupcake business and becoming a successful author.

Thought Leaders

This Entrepreneur Needed an Affordable Vacation and Wound Up Inventing a Thriving Business

David Sodemann, co-owner of Boho Camper Vans, unveils his secrets to business success and how he maintains a close relationship with his customers even while they're on the road.

Growing a Business

How to Navigate Business Challenges — 5 Reflections as I Enter Year 4 of My Startup

Success in the startup world combines innovation, adaptability and perseverance.

Growing a Business

Setting a New Standard for Customer Service

In this episode, hear how Ben and Jenny McAvoy, owners of Insectek Pest Solutions, prioritize communication and put customers at ease in the face of stressful pest encounters.

Growing a Business

How Reviewers Can Help Local Businesses Thrive

In this episode, Gwyn C., a Yelp Elite reviewer, reveals an insider's perspective on how she writes online reviews and provides examples about how small businesses can leverage customer feedback.

Science & Technology

A Scammer Tried to Come For My Small Business — and Yours Could Be Next. Here's How to Protect Yourself.

Like you, I work hard to ensure my company runs smoothly and maintains a good reputation. But that can vanish in an instant if cybercriminals attack, impacting your reputation and bottom line — and someone recently tried to scam my company. Here's what I learned about protecting my business.

Growing a Business

This Is the Unconventional Marketing Tactic Small Businesses Need to Try

If you haven't tried this marketing strategy, your business is missing out on gaining maximum exposure, causing word-of-mouth hype and showing your audience your ingenuity and creativity. Find out what it's all about and how to incorporate it into your business.

Thought Leaders

Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan — It's Time You Develop Yours.

A winning exit strategy seamlessly aligns business success with personal fulfillment.

Thought Leaders

Is Your Family Business Giving Women the Short End of the Stick? Here's How to Recognize and Combat Discrimination.

The last place women might expect to experience discrimination is within their family business. But research shows it's a significant problem. Here's how to recognize and combat it in your business.

Growing a Business

Building a Tight-Knit Community as a Small Business

The owners of The Little Giant Muay Thai revolve their business around building a community, helping them rank #3 in Fitness & Instruction our America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops List.

Leadership

Recession Fears Still Haven't Gone Away — Here's How This Strategy Can Save Your Small Business in a Downturn.

Recession fears are on every business owner's mind, which means we all want to get — and keep — more customers. Building strong relationships with them can help protect the small business owner during a downturn, so here's how you can automate this process.

Science & Technology

Defend Your Brand With These Strategies to Combat Misinformation in Business

False or misleading information has the potential to damage reputations, fuel poor business decisions and result in legal consequences, but there are proven ways of protecting yourself.

Fundraising

The Opportunities We Unlock As Solopreneurs

In this episode, Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor the Wild Tours, discusses starting a new business and changing her approach after selling her first business, Savor Seattle.

Business News

These Earth-Conscious Entrepreneurs Are Making a Profit with Purpose in California's Central Coast

SLO CAL's small business owners see the value of sustainable approaches—and the locals and tourists benefit big time.

Growing a Business

7 Strategies to Scale Your Small Business and Achieve Sustainable Growth

Seven key strategies small business owners can use to unlock long-term growth.