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Claudia took her experience as a stylist and started her own salon for kids. Watch her inspirational story! Read More

The importance of search engine optimization cannot be overstated. In this follow-up post, we share several actionable ideas for ongoing SEO development. Read More

An infographic rundown of social media options for small businesses, including guest blogging, increased opportunities for developing strategic partnerships and recruiting employees. Read More

Mark & Gerri Pollard have worked for a decade to make their bakery/cafe a success. After years of hard work there are finally able to provide a livable wage and company-sponsored health insurance for their 30+ employees. Their choice in location had a lot to do with their success- an area that stro Read More

Is there an "ideal" age to do a startup? Not really-- both age and youth have there pros and cons. Without question it is easier to pull off the time demands of a startup when completely unencumbered, but age brings wisdom that youth lacks. Read More

Drew gives a basic introduction to SEO, starting with terminology. This is a great starter for those who just getting started establishing a web presence. Read More

When Julia Coffey returned to her home state of Massachusetts, she couldn’t find a job. After some time on the job market, Julia started to think entrepreneurially and quit her job search, choosing instead to apply her previous work experience in mycology to building her own small business—Mycoterr Read More

A recent study, based on an analysis of 1,000 closed deals, nets interesting lessons for the future of equity-based crowdfunding. For example, more than half of the completed deals are businesses in the middle of the U.S., not the coasts. Also, more than half of the businesses seeking funds are leg Read More

Richard Richardson fell into the antique stove business 40 years ago and manages to remain successful because he has changed with the times. With his daughter's help, Good Time Stove Company continues to thrive with a growing web presence and social media marketing. Read More

Tattooing for 20+ years, Tim Brewer finally set out on his own, opening Blueprint Gallery. Tim and Blueprint Gallery offer a tattoo shop environment akin to both art gallery and day spa. The open atmosphere of a gallery filled with local artists’ work, combined with Tim’s soothing approach, has p Read More