Bringing solutions to your community
A great business idea creates a solution, bringing something unique that the community wants and needs. This can be something brand new, but it can also be...
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Types of business licenses for small businesses
Getting business licenses is a key part of getting your company off the ground. Find out how to obtain the right licenses now.
Creating a fun and seamless customer experience
Turning a personal passion into a business is an exciting endeavor—whether you’re an avid book collector, have a knack for makeup, or, like James Morro...
How Fairmount Bicycles built the shop its neighborhood needed
Fairmount Bicycles, a queer-owned bike shop in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, is known for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Owner Shelly Walker shares how she’s grown her business to meet her neighborhood’s needs with two locations, great customer service, and other community initiatives.
Finding success as a rule-breaking solo entrepreneur
On an industrialized street filled with carpet cleaner and window businesses in Mount Vernon, New York, a bubble machine is going full blast. It sparks not...
4 ways to make your business more LGBTQ inclusive
Today, Jove Meyer is a successful, New York-based wedding planner who prides himself on challenging the antiquated norms of the wedding industry. But working...
Building confidence in young women—one tool and tiara at a time
Women make up only 9.9% of the construction industry, and Judaline Cassidy is on a mission to change that. She is a feminist plumber, public speaker...
Empowering your customers through trust and partnership
In this episode, you’ll hear how to build a reputation based on trust and how to provide customer value throughout the entire experience, even after the typical transaction period is over.
What’s new with Yelp for Business | May 2021
As summer approaches and people feel more confident getting back to their regular activities, it’s important for you to keep customers up to date on the...
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...
Sharing your authentic passion with customers
For a small business to truly thrive, there are two important factors: authenticity and creativity. For Mathew Wong, co-founder and CEO of Tea and Milk in New...
Being relatable and reliable in your community
Being a business owner comes with huge responsibilities and a constant influx of challenging situations. But in certain industries—like mental health and...
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