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How a Franchise Owner Made Fast Food Local
Anthony Ackil, co-founder of the farm-to-table fast food company, tells us why local fast food needn't be an oxymoron.
FOX's 'Sleepy Hollow' TV Show Is Scary Good for Local Businesses
The New York town that bears the same name is enjoying a solid tourism boost this Halloween thanks to the hit show.
Breaking Bad to Jersey Shore: 7 Cities That Profited From Hit TV Shows
From the small screen to a big economic boost -- small businesses in these towns cashed in from the success of TV shows.
Jersey Shore Fire a Reminder of the Importance of Having a Tight-Knit Business Community
A devastating fire on the New Jersey boardwalk last week serves as a wakeup call to business owners everywhere.
A Foodie Startup Nixes Web for Brick-and-Mortar Shop
Freshfully started as a virtual marketplace for finding local food. When connecting buyers with their farm-fresh fare proved tricky, the Alabama startup shifted to a traditional street-side model.
Jack Dorsey Makes the Rounds With Square
The co-founder of Twitter and current chief of mobile-payment company Square is traveling across the U.S. and Canada to meet with business owners in the 'Let's Talk' series.
Small-Business Owners: Working Harder, But Optimistic
More than seven in 10 small-business owners say they expect to generate more revenue in 2013 than they did last year.
How Groupon Thinks It Can Become a $100 Billion Company
Instead of just pumping out daily deals, the company wants to become a mobile, local commerce powerhouse.
The Man Behind a Budding Creative City
The efforts of one small-business owner are drawing young creatives to Norfolk, Va.
Online Platform Connects Entrepreneurs with Local Lenders
SoMoLend has facilitated over 100 small-business loans totaling nearly $3.5 million.
How Location-Based Social Networks Are Changing the Game for Businesses
New trends that are altering the way brick-and-mortar companies do business.
Move Over, Kickstarter: Microfunding Sites Target Local Communities
Several new funding sites are emerging to give entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to realize their goals one step -- and one community -- at a time.