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Getting a handle on your startup's finances is essential for any new business owner.
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Alessandro Farrugio and his family are pizza restaurant experts, having been in the business for over four decades. Learn how they built their Yelp-acclaimed establishment by investing in authentic food and quality service.
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When Customers Balked at High Prices, This Bubble Tea Maker Educated Them About Quality Ingredients. Now His Flea Market Stand Has Turned Into 3 Permanent Locations.
From day one, Mathew Wong's goal has been to share the authentic bubble tea experience with his community. By staying true to his vision and facing obstacles head-on, he's brought a taste of Asia to customers across three New York City neighborhoods with his company Tea and Milk.
Marketing
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Business Ideas
What Big Brands Can Learn From Mom & Pop Shops to Connect With Their Customers
As early adopters and adept users of technology, small retailers have some valuable lessons to offer their larger peers.
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How An Unmarked Dive Bar in Vegas Became One of America’s Must-See Destinations — Within 3 Years of Opening
In a contest hosted by Entrepreneur, the Silver Stamp was voted America's most loved mom & pop shop. Its success shows that making people comfortable doesn't have to cost a fortune.
Business Accounting
You Might Spend Unnecessary Money If You Don’t Stay on Top of Your Expenses. Here’s How to Manage Them.
Nothing makes paying taxes even more onerous — or gets in the way of a firm understanding of how a business is performing — than ineffective expense management. Use these five expense management tips to not merely survive as a business, but thrive.
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The Counter Service at Yo’ Mama’s Is Just As Unique As Its Name. Here’s Why People Come Back for the Experience as Much as the Food.
Learn how the owner of Yo' Mama's manages business operations and online reviews to balance her needs with those of her customers.
Thought Leaders
Steal These Billion-Dollar Strategies From Google, Whole Foods and More to Boost Retention at Your Small Business
Keeping employees is a top concern for small business owners who want to avoid costly turnover.
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The Little Coffee Shop That Asks Customers Not to Be Quiet
At Nirvana Soul, creative decor and friendly staffers aim to help the community take their coffee with a spoonful of connection.
Thought Leaders
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While it is great to have big goals and dreams, the path to getting there is to start small
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How This California Hot Spot Grew From Delivery-Only to Pop-Up Shop to Storefront
Learn how Miguel's Artisan Recipes uses customer feedback and community opportunities to dish out crowd-favorite cuisine.
Building a Business
The Owners of This Texas Farmers Market Took a Big Gamble. Here’s How It Paid Off Bigger Than They Dreamed.
A Texas farmers market educates customers about the importance of shopping local for a healthy lifestyle and an even healthier small business community.
Building a Business
He Had No Idea How to Be A Tour Guide. Then He Built One of America’s Most Successful Tour Companies.
On this episode of "America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops®," we take a spin around the Windy City with the founder of Bobby's Bike Hike.
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Building a Business
How the Happiest Cafe in Virginia Beach Fosters Charm and Community
This family-run business grew from a small coffeehouse into a staple Virginia Beach destination.
Building a Business
The No. 1 Priority for Small Businesses This Year Is to Increase Revenue — Here Are 4 Ways to Do Just That.
Success can be measured differently by different people, but regardless of how you view success, setting a goal and understanding revenue targets for your business can help in planning for and achieving a fruitful year ahead. Here's how.
By Rich Rao
Building a Business
When They Decided to Stop Chasing Money, the Owners of This Unique Shop Found That Money Started Chasing Them
On this episode of "America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops®," the married couple behind a coffee and leather goods shop in Idaho explain how following their passions led them to success.
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This Mom and Pop Ice Cream Shop’s Success Comes Down to This Simple Phrase
Sundae Scoop in Virginia Beach is committed to building community both inside and outside of its walls.
Business Ideas
Dead Weight Expenses Are Costing Your Small Business. Here’s What to Watch for — And How to Cut Them
Small businesses in particular can't afford to be poorly investing limited cash.
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How Chef JJ Started a Rice Bowl Revolution in Harlem
Chef JJ Johnson's global portfolio of rice bowls brought clean eating to a working-class community that has traditionally lacked access to healthy, fast-casual restaurants.
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MT Noodles began almost a decade ago with the mission of creating authentic Vietnamese cuisine and educating curious customers.
Business Operations & Logistics
How to Use SEO Like a Big Business — On a Small Business Budget
The giants in your field likely have correspondingly huge online marketing budgets, but there are proven-effective and low-cost ways a modestly-sized business can still search-rank in the stratosphere.
Business Ideas
Small Business Owners, Don’t Run From Technology — Embrace It. Here Are 5 Strategies to Succeed.
All the new technologies and tools can be overwhelming for small business owners with fewer resources than bigger companies. These strategies will help you overcome these digital difficulties and seize the opportunities that new tech can provide.
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Business News
He Had $2,000 and No Idea How to Run a Business. Here’s How He Turned That Into Two Thriving Barber Shops.
On this episode of "America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops®," learn small business success secrets from Jason Bunce, owner of Skull & Combs.
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Inside the Spa Where Calming Treatments Are Served Up With Craft Beer
Oakwell Beer Spa invites guests into a world of relaxing treatments combined with craft beer. Learn how Damien Zouaoui and Jessica French turned a popular European concept into a budding U.S. wellness chain.