How one small business cultivates a client base from referrals
Kristin Near, owner of Botanica Skin and Brow Studio, shares the steps she takes to inspire customers to refer her business.
Topic: Entrepreneurial advice
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The unexpected entrepreneur: tips on overcoming doubt, setbacks, and expectations
Marley’s Treats serves up baked goods with a Filipino twist. Hear from the owner about how her unexpected entrepreneurship has helped build a better life for her family and spread the love for Filipino flavors.
A day in the life with media entrepreneur Nana Agyemang
How EveryStylishGirl founder Nana Agyemang makes the most of each day as a CEO, entrepreneur, and multimedia journalist.
Review response strategies from 5 small business leaders
Your online presence is a reflection of the work you do with customers every day. A review response strategy can help you respond to feedback—both positive and negative—and turn them into a business advantage.
How a beloved diner evolved effectively and created a long-lasting community
Duran Central Pharmacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a masterclass in surprise and delight. First comes the surprise: You step into a combination...
Wayne Brady’s 7 principles for life and business
Photo from Wayne Brady What do improv comedy and business have in common? Producer, actor, and musician Wayne Brady—longtime star of “Whose Line Is It...
A viral dog groomer’s tips on igniting customer excitement
Josh White is an artist first, dog groomer second. His palette? The bichon frises, doodles, and poodles of West Hollywood, California. As owner of Dogue...
Lessons from an entrepreneur: turning setbacks into a comeback
Building a business comes with its obstacles, but what ultimately shapes your business is how you overcome them. Discover how a young entrepreneur learned leadership through humility and determination, turning feedback into a transformation.
Seeds of wisdom from a New York florist on building lasting relationships
Nearly 30 years in business has taught this NYC florist how to not only keep customers coming back but also how to turn them into word-of-mouth champions.
Blending your business and brand with your personal identity
The owners of Skull & Cakebones, a bakery and market outside Austin, Texas, have built a brand around being authentically themselves. Sascha Biesi and...
Turning a one-time sale into a lifelong customer relationship
When you buy an engagement or wedding ring at Robbins Brothers, you get more than a piece of jewelry: You get a partner for life. The sales associates might...
2022 so far: advice from business leaders for growth, clarity, and success
There’s no perfect checklist for business success, but these entrepreneurs and business leaders have learned valuable advice for growing and thriving within their communities—and now they share the wealth with you.