America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops: Page 5

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.

Science & Technology

What Separates Thriving Restaurants From Failing Ones? Here Is the Key Ingredient Entrepreneurs Can Harness to Unlock Success.

This is becoming a non-negotiable asset in the modern restaurant landscape.

Growing a Business

A Culinary Renaissance in Southern California

Viet Nguyen, CEO and executive chef of Kei Concepts, is building a legacy. Although his business encountered several challenges, his loyalty to his personal mission, supportive staff, and hospitality-centered business model is making an impact on his customers, community, and industry.

Leadership

Running a Family Business Means You Need to Prepare Your Kids to Take Over — Here's How to Do It Right.

Planning to pass on your business to your kids? Preparing them for the next phase of your business is a complex and multifaceted process — so here's what you need to do.

Thought Leaders

How to Balance Entrepreneurship and Family Life in 2023 and Beyond

Our evolved definition of success underscores the undeniable importance of mental and physical well-being.

Growing a Business

Free Webinar | October 24: Grow Your Local Business With These Low-Cost Marketing Tricks

Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, our exclusive webinar will equip you with the tools to connect with your community, boost engagement, and drive revenue. Register now →

Growing a Business

Expert Advice for Supercharging Your Business's Customer Service Training

Service culture guide Jeff Toister shares his tips on how to provide employees with effective customer service training to impress your customers.

Business News

Sorry, Point-Lovers—Buying With a Credit Card Can Be Costly For Small Businesses

"Swipe fees" — charges imposed on merchants for processing card payments — can add up for small businesses, with some saying it's their third largest expense.

Marketing

How a Solopreneur Creates Word-of-Mouth Marketing Magic

Trickery owner Aaron Rabkin shares the magic behind his solo business, which has maintained 100% 5-star reviews over six years of operation.

Management

Why Long-Term Strategic Planning is the Lifeline Your Business Needs Right Now

Five steps to creating a strategic plan that will keep you from managing from crisis to crisis