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How A Massive Social Media Following Helped Flo-Magic’s Toy Creator Break Into Big Retail

Founder Justin Flom went from magic shows to YouTube to 2,000 Walmart stores. He’s hoping his 24 billion YouTube views bring in buyers for Flo-Magic, his airbrush kit for kids.

Small Businesses Making Yarn

Knitting and other fiber arts are having a 21st Century resurgence. These small businesses are getting in on the action.

How 1-800-Flowers Is Reinventing and Revitalizing the Things Remembered Brand

General Manager ReShon Anderson talks about her plans to transform the former mall mainstay into a personalized gifting powerhouse.

Holiday Shopping Marketing Trends Predict 2026 Retail Trends

A bifurcated economy, social commerce, AI, and support for small businesses are all influencing holiday shopping, reflecting the trends poised to shape consumer spending next year.

Human-Centric Hiring: How to Do It

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Heidi Golledge, Founder and CEO of Jobot, a staffing solutions company, how companies can create a more human hiring process.

How and Why Recession-Proof Your Business Concept

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Kelly Tope, Senior Director of Franchise Development at FullSpeed Automotive®, to share her thoughts on why you should invest in a recession-proof concept for your small business.

How Camille Rose Became the No. 1 Black Woman-Owned Brand for Textured Hair

Founder Janell Stephens won over retailers from Target to Ulta without compromising the quality of her ingredients or her formulas.

Experts Share Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season

Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI.

How to Master a Balance Between Work & Play

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Eric Gagnon, President and Co-founder of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage, to share his secrets on how to find and maintain a work-life balance as a small business owner.

Hands-On Leadership: The Secret to Business Success

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Robin Gagnon, Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage firm, to share the importance of being hands-on as an entrepreneur or small business owner.