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Growing a Business

A Magician's Tricks of the Trade on Running a Small Business

Hear how the owners of Illusions Bar & Theater created an intimate magic experience ranked #2 in Arts & Entertainment on Yelp and Entrepreneur Media's first ever Top 150 Mom & Pop Shops list.

Marketing

Evolving a Small Business With Online Marketing

In this episode, Wade Dickinson, owner of Heirloom Engraver, shares how incorporating online platforms like Yelp into his business strategy has helped his business triple.

Growing a Business

34 Years of Success: How Sandra's Next Generation Continues to Impress

Yelp Top 100 winner, Sandra's Next Generation, dishes on how its soul food has enraptured customers for 34 years—and entrepreneurs of all ilks can incorporate their tactics for business success.

Growing a Business

How to Write Honest Reviews That Help Local Businesses Thrive

Yelp Community Manager Bailey Dixon provides tips for Yelp users on how to write reviews that help local businesses improve.

Starting a Business

Small Business Owners On Entrepreneurial Challenges And Strategies

Three entrepreneurs from Yelp x Luminary's Fellowship program discuss their strategies for overcoming small business challenges in a demanding entrepreneurial landscape.

Growing a Business

The Magic That Happens When You Ask Yourself "Why Not?"

Owner of Starbright Floral Design in NYC, Nic Faitos, shares his secrets to success that helped his small flower shop become the premier florist in the city that never sleeps.

Growing a Business

Social Responsibility: The Unexpected Product of a NYC Chocolate Shop

When Rachel Kellner and her husband bought Aigner Chocolates, a longstanding chocolate shop, she brought her values of community and charity to keep the store relevant and successful.

Growing a Business

How Home-Packed Lunches Became a Thriving Business

In this episode, "Mexican Mom" Gina Antimo and her husband Jaime Reverté share how they foster a welcoming, family-like environment in their restaurant through customer service and authentic food.

Growing a Business

Infusing Sustainability into Your Business Model

Earth & Me owner Kayli Kunkel brought her mission of sustainability to New York City, creating the first ever zero-waste store in Queens. Now, she has her sights set on growth.

Social Media

How to Grow Your Business With Social Media

Miriam Fried, owner of MF Strong, shares why a solid online presence, including social media and Yelp, is important for starting a business and achieving continued growth.

Social Media

A Story Behind Every Cookie: Best Damn Cookies's Path to Success

Owners of Best Damn Cookies in New York City explain how fearlessness and collaboration have raised their cookies to the upper echelons of baked goods.

Social Media

The Major Benefits of Social Media for Small Business Owners

Crystal Media owner Crystal Vilkaitis breaks down the benefits of social media for small business owners, including how to boost sales, exposure, and brand recognition.

Growing a Business

Uplifting Other Local Businesses to Help Your Own Business Reach New Heights

Any coffee house can serve drinks and food, but those that serve their community are truly special. Hear from owner Taren Kinebrew on how she uplifts local businesses, fellow entrepreneurs, and the next generation of business owners.

Growing a Business

Meet #6 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat: Sunbliss Cafe

In this episode, hear how Sunbliss Café owner Tani Ahmed brought a unique, sunny spin to both her menu and approach to customer service.

Leadership

Embracing Change and Failure to Succeed in Business

Change doesn't have to be scary, and neither does failure. With the right mindset, small business owners to global companies can overcome uncertainty and lead their businesses into prosperity.