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Business Ideas

5 Ways AI Can Help Small Businesses Boost Holiday Sales, According to an Expert From Google

AI is creating new opportunities for small business owners. Here's how to take advantage.

Growing a Business

Jersey Mike's Grew From a Seaside Deli to a Franchise Giant, and Never Lost Its Charm. This Is How, Its Founder Says.

The inside story of how a New Jersey mom and pop shop stayed small, even as it expanded to over 2,500 locations.

Growing a Business

'Why Are We Shouting?' Inside the Online Community That Is Helping Entrepreneurial Moms Connect, Collaborate and Stay Sane

The Founding Moms founder Jill Salzman discusses the importance of connecting with other business owners and knowing the right times to ask for help.

Growing a Business

5 Pieces of Bad Advice That Could Derail Your Business — Sidestep Disaster By Doing This Instead.

Not all well-meaning advice is created equal. Learn from these time-tested guidelines to help you scale faster and avoid the pitfalls.

Business Ideas

5 Ways SEO Can Help Grow a Mom & Pop Business

From tweaking your Google Business Profile to creating Instagram-able "selfie spaces," how small companies can boost search rankings just like the heavy hitters.

Living

How to Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Here are four great ways you can support small businesses during the holiday season.

Growing a Business

They Barely Had Enough Money to Set Up One Van. Now This Cleaning Company Is a Five-Star Operation With a Loyal Customer Base. Here's Their Secret to Growth.

Bronco Pro Kleen made Entrepreneur magazine and Yelp's America's "Favorite Mom and Pop Shops" list. Hear from the company on how it maintains a high level of service for Denver locals that continuously earns them 5-star reviews.

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.