Small Businesses: Page 3
We Made a List of America's 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?
With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.
Bad Reviews Can Destroy a Small Business. But If You Get One, Here's How to Bounce Back.
A one-star review can hurt your ego — and your business. But it's possible to prevent (and remedy!) this scary scenario.
If You're Staying Out Late, Make Sure It's at One of America's 15 Favorite Local Nightlife Spots
It's just more fun when you're partying at a mom & pop.
How to Become the Most Valuable Employee At Your Company
We asked owners on our list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops to tell us about their MVP team members.
How to Ask Friends and Family for Money Without It Getting Awkward
Your friends-and-family fundraising round doesn't have to be scary, says celebrated investor Mike Maples Jr.
How Small Businesses Can Score Big Marketing Wins Without Much Money
Just because you're a mom and pop with a limited budget doesn't mean you can't make a splash.
Whether You're Looking for Rare Records or Handmade Glassware, Check Out America's 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Retail Shops
If you're into unique gifts and supporting local artisans, these local retail establishments are for you.
She Let Emotions Guide Her Business Decisions, and Her Company Failed. Now She Helps Owners Make More By Controlling Their Feelings.
Ciara Stockeland teaches founders how to "manage margins without emotions."
These Founders Had an 'Icky Feeling' as Their Startup Soared to a $12 Billion Valuation. Now They're Getting Raw and Honest About What Went Wrong.
Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.
77% of Small Business Owners Say This Channel Is Driving Most of Their Sales Right Now
In a survey with Faire, we asked 12,000 small businesses to share their most successful strategies and most pressing concerns.
From Fresh Midwestern Milk to Specialty Candies, These Are America's 15 Favorite Food and Drink Shops
There's nothing like a mom & pop shop to serve up the region's delicacies.
Small Business Owners Lose an Average of 7 Hours of Sleep Per Week — Here's What's Causing It
Stressed-out small business owners are losing sleep — and now we know exactly how much.
Small Business Owners Are Watching the Election — But They're Deeply Skeptical
Small business owners are following election news closely — but will the outcome actually help their business? They're not so sure.
We Asked 500 Small Business Owners What They Thought About the Economy, Inflation and the Upcoming Election. Here Are the Results.
Our survey of 500 small business owners revealed how business is going, what the biggest threats to their companies are and more.
America is Becoming the Land of Inequality and Diminishing Returns. Here's Why.
Earning six figures is no longer as impressive as it once was. This is the birth of America's dual economy.