5 Mistakes Can Kill Your Small Farm

Why do small farms fail? That’s a question that Curtis Stone has been pondering for some time. Here he lists the most common reasons why small farms fail. Read more »

Starbucks’ New Mobile Store Should Have Small Business Owners Thinking

Starbucks is finding new ways to use technology to enhance customer experience by integrating mobile technology and artificial intelligence into its stores. Read more »

Boost Your Productivity With These Time-Saving Community Tips

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Customers May Love McDonald’s Fresh Beef; Franchisees – Not So Much

Some McDonald's franchise owners are upset about the company's plans to use fresh beef patties in this example of the challenge of making business changes. Read more »

Color Us Surprised! Crayola Finds New Way to Create Buzz

To create buzz, one of the original 24 colors in the Crayola crayons box is going away and the company is letting fans pick. Read more »

Pinterest Propel Introduces Special Services for Small Businesses

Pinterest Propel was specifically designed to attract more small businesses advertisers, especially those that don’t quite understand how the site works. Read more »

Spotlight: Rush Bowls Puts a New Twist on Healthy Eating

Building a loyal customer base helped grow the Rush Bowls franchise. Find out more about the company in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Read more »

United Airlines Leggings Controversy Shows Need to Change with the Times

United Airlines dealt with a Twitter storm this week over its controversial dress code. This is an example of why businesses need to change with the times. Read more »

After Failure to Repeal Obamacare, Pence and McMahon Reassure Small Businesses

Vice President Mike Pence and SBA Administrator Linda McMahon went on a tour this weekend to talk about small businesses and the fight against Obamacare. Read more »

10 Tips for Connecting With Customers Online

Our small business community has advice this week on connecting with your customers through online platforms. Read more »