Holiday staff parties don’t have to cost a lot
Startups with limited cash for parties can still celebrate the holidays with their employees without busting their budgets, writes Jay… Read More »
Southern Living’s recommended spa retreats
Georgia’s Spa at Sea Island, Spa Montage at Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina and Tennessee’s Wellhouse at Blackberry Farm… Read More »
Plan ahead for the upcoming tax season
Business owners organizing documents for tax season should take into account implications of the Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Credit… Read More »
UPS drivers end rivalry between dogs and deliverers
Dogs have long been the bane of postal carriers, but some UPS drivers are using Instagram and Facebook to post… Read More »
Use social media to get customers in the holiday spirit
Holiday hashtags, scheduled posts and highlights of charity work can maintain a social media presence through the festive season, writes… Read More »
Why tenacity is key for entrepreneurial success
Radio entrepreneur Cathy Hughes applied for loans 33 times before her purchase of Radio One finally won approval, revealing tenacity… Read More »
Which franchise categories are set to thrive next year?
Franchises categories that have performed well since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic — including wellness, cleaning and senior care… Read More »
Women-owned businesses gather for pop-up shopping event
Eighteen women-owned businesses representing industries from spas to jewelry took part in a recent pop-up shop in Cleveland County, N.C…. Read More »
YouTuber parlays fame into skin care line
YouTube sensation Nikkie de Jager has released her own cruelty-free skin care line called Nimya available at Space NK. Singer… Read More »
Clients show support for favorite UK spas
Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire was named the UK’s Best New Spa by the Good Spa Guide Awards. “We’ve seen… Read More »
Aim for a Dec. 10 deadline to secure pandemic relief funds
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, created to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, will expire Dec. 31, but Small… Read More »
How one couple keeps a 102-year-old mail route going
Every Wednesday, Jill and Jim Koch launch their boat to deliver mail, medical supplies, groceries and books to 52 residents… Read More »
Contactless payments key to getting, keeping customers
According to a Visa report published earlier in 2021, contactless card payments increased 30% year over year, and some consumers… Read More »
Do this to help your business survive challenges
To survive tough times, small businesses should adopt a big-picture perspective that goes beyond immediate problems to address them at… Read More »
Reese Witherspoon partners with Biossance
Actress Reese Witherspoon says Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil and Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Spot Serum are among… Read More »
Spa coming to Canada’s Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, has secured approval from the town council to undergo a two-story… Read More »
Where to find Canada’s most relaxing spa experiences
Quebec’s Spa Eastman and Nordik Spa-Nature and Sparkling Hill Resort in British Columbia are among Canada’s most relaxing retreats, according… Read More »
Vikings were great campers
The longevity of Vikings owes as much to their ability to set up and maintain efficient encampments as it does… Read More »
Pros and cons of peer-to-peer loans
Peer-to-peer lending allows small businesses to bypass financial institutions and borrow directly from investors, writes Jamie Johnson. P2P loans are… Read More »
10 ways to thank customers for their business
Showing gratitude to clients differentiates a business and fosters loyalty, writes Samson Haileyesus. Ten tactics Haileyesus recommends to build customer… Read More »
Skin care products tap into benefits of fermentation
Drunk Elephant, Glossier and Sunday Riley are among skin care brands that have embraced fermented ingredients. “Fermented ingredients like sake… Read More »
Apps that can support your holiday customer service
A variety of apps can aid small-business operations this holiday season. Zendesk, which can offer email support for customers placing… Read More »
Serenbe opens wellness retreat in Ga.
Serenbe’s Portal Retreat and spa in Georgia features a yoga studio and products by Osea, Naturopathica, HydraFacial and Laurel Skin…. Read More »
Founder of American Girl opens N.Y. spa
The recently opened Spa at the Inns of Aurora in New York’s Finger Lakes region was created by Pleasant Rowland,… Read More »
Riffs on paella are not well-received by traditionalists
Five years ago, when British chef Jamie Oliver published a paella recipe that called for the inclusion of chorizo, thousands… Read More »
Why should small businesses consider online loans?
The flexibility of online business lenders can set them apart from other funding options for small businesses, writes Emily Standley…. Read More »