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 »
Prepare now for Small Business Saturday and the holidays
Prepare now to take advantage of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27 and the coming holiday shopping season by creating… Read More »
Hotel CEOs foresee strong performance in 2022
Resumption of international travel to the US and rising business bookings herald a strong 2022 for the hotel industry in… Read More »
How boosting “dynamic capabilities” helps firms survive
Small businesses that improve their “dynamic capabilities” weather disruption better than those that don’t, according to research from Florida Atlantic… Read More »
Ignae arrives in US market
Beauty startup Ignae is expanding into the US market, making its beauty products available online. The brand has built a… Read More »
Therme Group plans water park resort in Glasgow, Scotland
Therme Group has announced plans to open a new leisure resort in Glasgow, Scotland. The $134.2 million, 320,000-square-foot Therme Scotland… Read More »
Cheesecake Factory has won new fans in pandemic era
The Cheesecake Factory’s off-premises offerings have drawn in new customers during the ongoing pandemic who have become loyal fans, company… Read More »
Questions to ask before taking out a business loan
Though it seems counterintuitive, bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to small-business loan requests and, in fact, asking for… Read More »
Eddie Bauer retains its sense of purpose after 101 years
Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920 to help encourage individuals to have outdoor experiences and continues that focus today by… Read More »
Retired bus gets new life as spa in Japanese city
A disused public transit bus in Himeji, Japan, will get a new life in February 2022 as a mobile spa… Read More »
How revenue grows through relationship building
Strong customer and employee relationships often bolster revenue, and small-business advisors share ways to build these income sources. Their advice… Read More »
South Korea’s Phymongshe brand available at Hong Kong spa
Hong Kong’s Luxus Parkview spa now offers facials featuring Phymongshe products. “For all the buzzwords that the beautician threw at… Read More »
Owner provides insights on successful spa growth
Hannah Loreto has seen her Eco Spa in Western Australia grow from a single employee to 18 and expand into… Read More »
A nut cake survived an air raid from 1942
A recently excavated cake filled with hazelnut and almond appears well-preserved nearly 80 years after the German house it was… Read More »
When can PPP borrowers appeal forgiveness denial?
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness denial can be appealed in some cases, law professors Robert Bloink and William Byrnes write…. Read More »