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Building 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.

By Emily Washcovick

Business News

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

By Madeline Garfinkle

Marketing

How a Solopreneur Creates Word-of-Mouth Marketing Magic

By Emily Washcovick

Human Resources

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

By James Goodnow

Building a Business

It Can Be Hard Raising Capital For a Small Business — But These 3 Ways Really Work.

It can be hard to raise capital for a small local business if you haven't learned the right strategies. Ultimately, however, raising capital is possible at any level — if you employ the correct approach. Here's how.

By Samuel Leeds

Thought Leaders

Emerging ESG Trends Forward-Thinking Small Business Owners Need to Watch

There are five key components that entrepreneurs have to get right to navigate their environmental, social and governance transformation successfully. Find out where your focus should be.

By Nicholas Leighton

Entrepreneurs

10 Ways to Handle Repetitive Tasks So You Can Focus on More Creative Work

Tired of getting stuck on repetitive grunt work? Outsource tasks like data entry, paperwork and administrative duties.

By Murali Nethi

Business News

‘We’re Taking a Huge Risk’: Small Business Owner Struggle to Process Payments Amid Square Outages

Square experienced widespread outages on Thursday and Friday morning.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Building a Business

Building a Successful Business on a Foundation of Feedback

Customer feedback, whether glowing or critical, can be a boon for your business. This week, Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick is joined by Alok Ahuja, CEO and founder of Trexity, to talk about how he started his business and found success by focusing on one very simple thing: constructive feedback.

By Emily Washcovick

Thought Leaders

An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Achieving a Net-Zero Business

From conducting a carbon footprint assessment to setting goals and investing in energy-efficient technologies, how to transform your company into a greenhouse gas emissions-neutral enterprise.

By Nicholas Leighton

Building a Business

Building a Business With Customer Care at The Forefront

Carmen Sturniolo, owner of Ambitious Athletics, started his journey in the fitness industry after a family tragedy made him realize he wanted to channel his energy into creating a business that focused on improving people's health.

By Emily Washcovick

Building a Business

Don’t Sit Around and Wait to Be Noticed — Follow These 4 Ways to Be a Standout in Business

Becoming a star in the business world isn't complicated. A few simple strategies can put you in the spotlight.

By Nancy Solari

Building 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.

By Emily Washcovick

Building a Business

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Family Members in a Small Business

While conventional wisdom discourages small business owners from hiring members of the same family, there are actually smart and strategic reasons to do so — but there are still drawbacks to consider. Here's what you should know about hiring employees who are family members.

By Nellie Akalp

Business Ideas

3 Things Small Business Can Do to Compete with Big Business for Talent

Small businesses can lure talent away from bigger organizations if they do three things that align with what job seekers want.

By Cynthia Kay

Business Accounting

I’ve Served Small Businesses for More Than 10 Years — Here Are 3 Investments to Consider That Will Help You Succeed

Here are key areas of investment to help entrepreneurs transform their business operations and catapult their business growth.

By Rich Rao

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.

By Emily Washcovick

Building 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.

By Emily Washcovick

Business Accounting

Why Small Businesses Should Consider Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans

Opting out of paying healthcare premiums isn't just for large corporations anymore.

By Michael Waterbury

Entrepreneurs

There’s A New Trend In Healthcare That’s Saving Money For Small Businesses

Health Reimbursement Accounts offer new (and more affordable) options for many.

By Gene Marks

Business News

‘We Made the Wrong Decision’: Payment Processor Reverses Hidden Fee After Outrage From Customers, Restaurant Owners

Toast Inc. revealed the news in an email to customers on Wednesday.

By Emily Rella

Building a Business

Hawaiian Luaus on a Nut Farm, ‘Astounding’ Magic Shows, Bible Stories on Stage: America’s 15 Favorite Local Entertainment Experiences

Around the country, these local arts and entertainment businesses never fail to inspire and amuse.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Ecstatic Breathwork, Goat Yoga, and a Founder Known as ‘The Machine’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Fitness Businesses

Across the country, people wanting to move and get in shape are looking for new experiences, and personalized attention.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Where to Find the ‘Nicest’ Manicurists, Nipple Tattoos and Fertility Massages: America’s 15 Favorite Local Spas and Beauty Businesses

All over the country, these beloved mom and pop businesses have won over customers who need a little TLC.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

A Locksmith Who Shows Up in 15 Minutes, Eco-Friendly Pest Control and Flat-Rate Plumbing Fees: America’s 15 Favorite Local Home Service Businesses

When something breaks at home, we just want someone to help us fix it fast, for a fair price. These mom and pop service companies are the first their communities call.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

A 10-Acre Plant Store, ‘Once Worn’ Wedding Dresses, and a James Baldwin-Inspired Bookstore: America’s 15 Most Beloved Mom and Pop Shops

If you're looking to buy local, these independent businesses offer a thoughtful curation of items that makes shopping a true experience.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Never-Cheesy Wedding DJs, ‘Old World’ Blacksmithing Classes, and Character Actors for Kids’ Parties: 15 of America’s Favorite Event Service Companies

These local businesses are getting kudos from customers for offering unique, professional event experiences.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

‘Extraordinarily Tasty’ Vegan Food and Ice Cream That Leaves You ‘Speechless’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Food Spots

These mom and pop coffee shops and laid-back foodie destinations have customers coming from near and far.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Cocktails That ‘Make You Fall In Love With Stuff You Don’t Like’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Spots to Have a Drink

From a throwback basement bar in Vegas to a craft beer bar making sublime sandwiches into the wee hours, these local, independent nightlife businesses are worth staying out for.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

These 15 Mom and Pop Restaurants Are the ‘Hidden Gems’ of American Cuisine

From green miso sea bass in an Adobe house built in 1756 to the best pancakes in Arizona, these local restaurants are must-taste stops.

By Entrepreneur Staff