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Want to Get Pampered at a Top Local Spa? Here Are 15 of America’s Favorite Beauty Destinations
Support the small, independent spa, beauty, tattoo and other personal service businesses in your community.
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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.
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Need Some Help Around the House? America’s 15 Favorite Home Service Mom & Pops Are Up to the Task
Whether you're looking for new countertops or a hydroponic plant garden, check out these local businesses.
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Whether You’re Dreaming of a Resort in Hawaii or a Victorian Inn, America’s 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Hotels Have It All
These establishments give hospitality a new meaning.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
By Jason Feifer
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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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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.
By Liz Brody
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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.
By Arian Adeli
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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.
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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.
Marketing
Attract More Online Traffic and Customers to Your Small Retail Business With These 4 Innovative Techniques
This article helps retail businesses understand the benefits of paid ads and provides instructions on how to set them up.
Thought Leaders
Why Letting Go of the Coveted ‘CEO’ Role is the Best Move for Leaders
The true measure of a founder's success isn't their title — it's the enduring impact of the company they've created.
By Arian Adeli
Marketing
4 Retail Marketing Strategies for Small Shops
Attract more customers to your small retail business with these actionable marketing tips.
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Embrace Being ‘The Only’ in the Room — 3 Strategies Successful Founders Use to Grow Their Companies
I've helped many founders grow and scale their companies, and I've noticed that top business leaders often make a few key decisions early on.
Business Operations & Logistics
Small Businesses Are Cautiously Optimistic About the Future, Research Says — Plus 3 Global Trends to Know
Despite geopolitical uncertainty, a recent survey finds SMBs optimistic, growth-minded and tech-forward.
By Adam Cohen
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Small Business Owners Are Taking 3 Creative Actions to Achieve Their Goals in 2024, According to a New Report
From social media to AI, entrepreneurs are pulling out all the stops for success.
By Amanda Breen
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Get Picky With Your Clients — How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Customer
As a start-up or even an established business facing tough times, it is hard to be picky about customers. But with a little effort and thoughtful planning, you can attract more ideal customers and spend less time doing work that does not align with your business goals.
By Cynthia Kay