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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

How an Indoor Cycling Studio Used Facebook to Get More Riders in the Door

Gene Marks

Surge Cycling is an indoor cycling and spinning studio in Saint Louis Park, Minn. Co-owner Ken Anderson remembers back in 2013 when he and partner Zion first opened. They got their first customer through Facebook viewership. "Facebook is... Continue

Are You Working On Vacation? You Should

Gene Marks

If you’re not working on vacation, you’re in the minority. Most people do. That’s according to a 2018 study from staffing service Accountemps. The survey asked more than 2,800 employees at companies around the U.S. about... Continue

Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business From Your Home

Stephen Robert Morse

In today’s digital economy, more people than ever are starting businesses from their homes. There are several advantages to having a home enterprise — autonomy, flexibility, time efficiency and cost savings, to name a few. When you... Continue