America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops: Page 2

Marketing

4 Strategies to Help You Attract More Local Customers to Your Small Business

Increase your brand's visibility, traffic and sales with these local search marketing tips.

Innovation

What Big Brands Can Learn From Mom & Pop Shops to Connect With Their Customers

As early adopters and adept users of technology, small retailers have some valuable lessons to offer their larger peers.

Growing a Business

How An Unmarked Dive Bar in Vegas Became One of America's Must-See Destinations — Within 3 Years of Opening

In a contest hosted by Entrepreneur, the Silver Stamp was voted America's most loved mom & pop shop. Its success shows that making people comfortable doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Money & Finance

You Might Spend Unnecessary Money If You Don't Stay on Top of Your Expenses. Here's How to Manage Them.

Nothing makes paying taxes even more onerous — or gets in the way of a firm understanding of how a business is performing — than ineffective expense management. Use these five expense management tips to not merely survive as a business, but thrive.

Growing a Business

The Counter Service at Yo' Mama's Is Just As Unique As Its Name. Here's Why People Come Back for the Experience as Much as the Food.

Learn how the owner of Yo' Mama's manages business operations and online reviews to balance her needs with those of her customers.

Leadership

Steal These Billion-Dollar Strategies From Google, Whole Foods and More to Boost Retention at Your Small Business

Keeping employees is a top concern for small business owners who want to avoid costly turnover.

Growing a Business

The Little Coffee Shop That Asks Customers Not to Be Quiet

At Nirvana Soul, creative decor and friendly staffers aim to help the community take their coffee with a spoonful of connection.

Leadership

3 Ways I've Ensured Small Victories As A Business Owner

While it is great to have big goals and dreams, the path to getting there is to start small

Growing a Business

How This California Hot Spot Grew From Delivery-Only to Pop-Up Shop to Storefront

Learn how Miguel's Artisan Recipes uses customer feedback and community opportunities to dish out crowd-favorite cuisine.

Growing a Business

The Owners of This Texas Farmers Market Took a Big Gamble. Here's How It Paid Off Bigger Than They Dreamed.

A Texas farmers market educates customers about the importance of shopping local for a healthy lifestyle and an even healthier small business community.

Growing a Business

How the Happiest Cafe in Virginia Beach Fosters Charm and Community

This family-run business grew from a small coffeehouse into a staple Virginia Beach destination.

Growing a Business

The No. 1 Priority for Small Businesses This Year Is to Increase Revenue — Here Are 4 Ways to Do Just That.

Success can be measured differently by different people, but regardless of how you view success, setting a goal and understanding revenue targets for your business can help in planning for and achieving a fruitful year ahead. Here's how.

Growing a Business

This Mom and Pop Ice Cream Shop's Success Comes Down to This Simple Phrase

Sundae Scoop in Virginia Beach is committed to building community both inside and outside of its walls.

Business Ideas

Dead Weight Expenses Are Costing Your Small Business. Here's What to Watch for — And How to Cut Them

Small businesses in particular can't afford to be poorly investing limited cash.