Angela’s Mum is the latest small business in Bayonne, New Jersey, creating a buzz within the community. The company designs a composite of floral arrangements for every occasion ranging from weddings to graduations. Owner Tracy D’Alessandro uses stencils and artificial coloring among other ingredients to create her magnificent floral designs. D’Alessandro honed her floral skills
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Fans of southern-style soul food were in for a treat with the grand opening of Alleans Southern Cuisine in the Columbia, South Carolina, area. From fried chicken to peach cobbler, Alleans offers the full spectrum of down home delectable dishes you think of when attending a family reunion. This is exactly what restaurant co-owner Tanya
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John Duffy visited various gyms to promote his cardio sport fitness classes. In a short time his intense, high-energy workout gained notoriety from community gym enthusiasts. As the demand grew for Duffy’s services, he decided to use his entrepreneurial spirit to turn his cardio program into a full service fitness studio/gym in Kingston, Massachusetts, called
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Halloween is only two days away and small business candy and supply shops across the country are prepping for a potential busy sales week. John Weston, owner of Katy’s Kandy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is ratcheting up his efforts for the holiday with the opening of another store to serve his growing client base. After enjoying
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A recent survey took the pulse of small business proprietors to get their feedback on the existing state of affairs within the small business industry. More than half of the proprietors say they’re encouraged by the industry’s growth, despite some misgivings about its long-term sustainability, which they believe may impact overall company expansion. Moreover, the
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The Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey found that 55% of American consumers stated that they are aware of the holiday. The holidays are coming up and shoppers and small businesses alike are planning ahead for what may be one of the busiest retail seasons in recent memory. Conversely, Small Business owners are looking to increase their visibility with consumers prior
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The 2014 National Hockey League (NHL) season kicks off tonight as hockey fans nationwide are planning their evening activities to cheer on their favorite team. Events like this are ideal for the sports bar and restaurant industry looking to boost its mid-week revenue by hosting promotional events that encompass affordable food and drink specials to
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Not too many things in life are guaranteed, unless it’s a monthly bill. Every month millions of us sit at the table to open that dreaded stack of bills with a sound financial plan to pay it in full, while still having a surplus of funds for other uses. For the small business community, these
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Getting into the spirit of a Monday can be daunting considering what the day normally entails. But today is a reason to celebrate because it’s National Noodle Day. The noodle has been a staple in the food world for centuries, and offers a variety of meal choices as an appetizer or entrée. The small business
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Small businesses experienced a period of slight hiring growth in the month of September. On the surface, this is considered an encouraging sign for small business owners and job seekers. However, a recent study suggests that despite the improved hiring trends last month, it falls short of meeting the hiring success rates of the summer.
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