Branding and storytelling tips from Akron Honey owner Wesley The Keeper
Good business branding leaves customers with a positive, familiar feeling. Read more on how to generate camaraderie, what it means to put your customers first, and why being nice is crucial to branding.
Small business leaders share their New Year’s resolutions
Small business resolutions look different for everyone, from the local auto shop looking to open a new location to the chicken-biscuit innovator who is...
‘We are the change we wish to see:’ Finding harmony in life and business
Ashe Brown—owner of an apothecary that offers support for people navigating everything from menstrual health to white fragility—discusses finding and creating community as a serial entrepreneur.
‘My flag needs to be raised:’ how Emily’s Garage is retooling the auto shop
Emily Chavez, owner of four auto shops across the Seattle area, is committed to helping customers—particularly women—hold their own in the male-dominated auto industry.
Inspiration from 3 trailblazing experts on burnout, resilience, and authenticity
Explore the journeys of Black female entrepreneurs dedicated to helping others—learn what fuels their passion and how they’re shaping the future for women in business.
What I wish I knew when starting my beauty business
New to the beauty industry? Discover expert advice and lessons learned from seasoned salon owners to help your beauty business thrive post-pandemic.
How Akron Honey makes customers the heroes of its story
For Akron Honey founder Brent Wesley, running a successful urban honey business is about building a community and making a change in his Akron, Ohio neighborhood, one vacant lot at a time.
Turning trash into treasure with Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse
Illinois nonprofit Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse shares how its “sustainable deconstruction” model—taking buildings apart and repurposing their parts—not only conserves resources but also empowers people with barriers to employment to find their niche as home contractors.
Lessons for success from LGBTQ entrepreneurs
Discover how LGBTQ-owned businesses across the country create safe, affirming spaces, unite their communities, and champion inclusion in every industry.
How Fairmount Bicycles built the shop its neighborhood needed
From customer service to local involvement, Fairmount Bicycles is a model for how bike shops can support and reflect the communities they serve.
4 ways to make your business more LGBTQ inclusive
See why LGBTQ inclusion matters in business, from fostering employee engagement to better serving communities—plus tips from top experts and wedding planner Jove Meyer.
Serving sweet moments for all at Mina’s World
Editor's note: This business has permanently closed. When partners Sonam Parikh and Kate Egghart decided to open Mina’s World, they set about creating the...
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