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This Tattoo Artist Was Frustrated With His Industry's Business Model, So He Started a Studio That Does Things Differently

It's not easy for mom-and-pops to take risks, because they rarely have a safety net to fail. But there are ways to innovate cautiously. Just ask the founder of All My Heart, a tattoo studio on this year's list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops.

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Worker Demographics Changed During the Pandemic. To Find Quality Labor, You Should Be Doing This.

Small businesses are struggling to find the talent. But experts say to flip the conversation.

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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.

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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.

Starting a Business

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.

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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.

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How Savvy Small Business Owners Can Negotiate High Rent

Start asking your landlords questions, experts say.

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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."

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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.

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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.

Starting a Business

Crack the Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma — How Startups Can Thrive Against the Odds

Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.

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How to Build the Perfect C-Suite for Sustainable Business Growth

Building your C-Suite requires more than just hiring — it's an investment in growth! Here's my proven methodology behind selecting the perfect additions to your executive team.

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This San Francisco Pizzeria Found Success By Ignoring Naysayers and Offering Something Truly Unique

Tony Gemignani, the mastermind behind Tony's Pizza Napoletana, talks about managing multiple dining concepts while ensuring top-notch customer experiences.

Starting a Business

From Kyrgyzstan to the U.S. — 6 Ways I Turned My Vision into a Thriving Business Overseas

From a small tech startup overseas to a growing U.S. job board software leader, here's how I turned my vision into a successful reality, one step at a time.

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4 Growth Hacks That Helped My Startup Increase Revenue And Profitability

Building a successful startup requires adaptive strategies, strong mentorship and a focus on scalable processes.