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Even in the Age of Amazon, Why Are Some Independent Bookstores Succeeding?

Gene Marks

It doesn't make sense, does it? Amazon is the king of online retail and the world's biggest seller of books. The company has dominated the bookselling industry for years and is a constant threat to the survival of its largest competitor,... Continue

Pride Socks: Business-Building Lessons From Someone Who Never Expected to Own a Business—But Is Succeeding at It

Anne Shaw

Looking for tips on how to better run your small business? Need ideas for building your customer base? One small business owner shares their valuable lessons on building and maintaining their brand. Having spent 12 fulfilling years as a... Continue

How to Ask for Testimonials Without Sounding Desperate

Felicia Sullivan

Fact: A stranger's review has more impact on your customer's purchase decision than any of your marketing or advertising efforts. According to a survey by BrightLocal, 88% of customers rely on reviews to determine the quality of a local... Continue

How to Unplug and Take a Real Vacation as a Small Business Owner

Felicia Sullivan

We've all been there: You're on a beach vacation and you're covered in sweat and suntan oil. Maybe your children are playing in the surf. You're supposed to be tucking into a cocktail served with a paper umbrella, but instead you're... Continue

The 9 Worst Things Your Business Can Do on Social Media (And What to Do Instead)

Anne Shaw

Even if you understand the ins and outs of using social media from your personal experience, running a social media account for your business is a whole different ballgame. One insensitive post can garner negative coverage and public... Continue

Networking for Introverts: 6 Ways to Handle Your Least Favorite Part of Being a Business Owner

Felicia Sullivan

We've all been to those kinds of networking events where 50 strangers are packed into a room with nothing but cheese, stale crackers, and dwindling hope. No, this isn't a reenactment of The Hunger Games — odds are this is an accurate... Continue

This Startup Handmade Business Makes Little Girls’ Dresses That Last for Generations

Gene Marks

Business owner and fashion designer Elizabeth Seghezzi started hand sewing in elementary school, but she didn’t get her first sewing machine until she was 20. She studied textile design at the Savannah College of Art and... Continue

This Entrepreneur Grew His Business by “Getting Waisted”

Gene Marks

Bill Glazer is a man on a mission. He wants everyone to "get waisted." No, it's not a misspelling and, yes, I'm having a little fun here. But so is Bill. After running a small fashion boutique in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fla., Bill started... Continue

Make the Most of Small Business Saturday—Even Without Much Prep Time

Anne Shaw

For many small and locally owned businesses, Small Business Saturday® is not only a great way to boost sales at the start of the holiday season, but it’s also a wonderful way to showcase a commitment to their local... Continue