Business Models

Not sure what business model is right for you? Learn about the different types of business models from subscriptions to franchises and how to create your own.

Business Ideas

How to Earn Money from Sports Photography on Stock Photo Platforms

I love sports photography, especially capturing record-breaking achievements at major events. It makes me grateful to dedicated photojournalists who capture every moment.

Growing a Business

6 Founders Share the Goal-Setting Traps That Sabotaged Their Success (and What They Focus on Now)

Some benchmarks are more important than others—so what should you really care about? We asked six founders for their hardest-won lessons.

Business Models

Want Top Tier AI Without The Expensive Price Tag? Here's a Flexible, Cost-Effective Solution You Need to Try

Small and medium-sized businesses face increasing pressure to adopt AI, but traditional implementation can be prohibitively expensive and complex. Here's a flexible, cost-effective solution that offers SMBs access to top-tier AI expertise without the hefty price tag.

Starting a Business

How Saying 'Yes' to Every Opportunity Helped My Startup Make $1 Million in the First Year

The conventional wisdom for entrepreneurs to say "no" to opportunities can be counterproductive early on. Embracing "yes" can lead to discovering your strengths, finding valuable collaborators and identifying your business niche — ultimately earning you the privilege to say "no" later.

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We Made a List of America's 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?

With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.

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Looking for Inspiration? Visit One of America's 15 Favorite Local Art Businesses

Across the country, these mom & pop museums, galleries and studios highlight the creativity and history in their communities.

Growing a Business

Want to Get Pampered at a Top Local Spa? Here Are 15 of America's Favorite Beauty Destinations

Support the small, independent spa, beauty, tattoo and other personal service businesses in your community.

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Dinner Tastes Better When It's Local. Try One of America's 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Restaurants.

From farm-to-table Indian to Texas BBQ, these restaurants are deeply rooted in their communities.

Growing a Business

Get Fit at One of America's 15 Favorite Local Fitness Spots

Whether you're dancing, boxing, doing yoga or lifting weights, these mom & pop establishments will get you moving.

Growing a Business

From Fresh Midwestern Milk to Specialty Candies, These Are America's 15 Favorite Food and Drink Shops

There's nothing like a mom & pop shop to serve up the region's delicacies.

Growing a Business

Need Some Help Around the House? America's 15 Favorite Home Service Mom & Pops Are Up to the Task

Whether you're looking for new countertops or a hydroponic plant garden, check out these local businesses.

Growing a Business

Whether You're Looking for Rare Records or Handmade Glassware, Check Out America's 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Retail Shops

If you're into unique gifts and supporting local artisans, these local retail establishments are for you.