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Small Business Tips for the New Year
A new year means new opportunities for you and your small business. This is the perfect time for your business to start fresh and set new goals. Whether last year was one of your best or if your business fell on hard times, it’s time to reflect and reevaluate to make...
A Guide to Shopping Local
Especially in today’s economic climate, you’ve probably been told to shop local and support small businesses. While this is easy to say, sometimes it can be hard to follow through with. More often than not, finding a local business can be hard because shopping centers...
Starting Your First Business as a Family
Starting a business on your own can be a huge step towards a bright future, but can also be a great challenge. When starting a business as a family, the challenge falls on every member. However, there are many positives when creating a family business such as working...
The Importance of Supporting Family-Owned Businesses
In recent years, more people have begun shopping at small businesses within their communities. The convenience of large retailers that are open 24 hours a day and online retailers is very tempting. Going to a family-owned business adds a personal touch to the...
How to Grow Your Family Business
When people think of mom and pop shops, they usually think of little stores in small towns that no one has heard of. However, family-owned businesses can grow to be just as large and successful as corporate businesses. Although taking your family business to the next...
Running a Successful Family Business
Years ago, family businesses were the backbone of this country. Nowadays, however, consumers are more drawn to corporations and commercialized companies. While this is a challenge for small businesses, it’s still possible to run a successful family business. Follow...
Famous Mom and Pop Shops
Many families dream of having their own successful business. In times like these, it’s becoming rarer and rarer to see family-owned businesses, also known as “mom and pop shops.” Many people nowadays opt for commercialized and franchised businesses, making it more...
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