The Summit Tribune

Small Business

10 articles

A split visual contrasting a thriving commercial street during a major event with a desolate street showing business decline, illustrating boom-and-bust economic cycles.
Business Spotlights

Local Businesses Face Boom-and-Bust Cycles: Success Factors Revealed

Businesses inside World Cup host metro boundaries were about 1.

Khalid El-Sayed·September 18, 2026
Diverse Hispanic entrepreneurs in Fresno, California, actively working in their thriving businesses, symbolizing community growth and resilience.
Best in City

Fresno's Hispanic entrepreneurs thrive despite economic headwinds

In Fresno, California, Hispanic-owned businesses have surged by 30% in the last five years, fueled by targeted city programs and deep-rooted community support.

Khalid El-Sayed·September 16, 2026
How to Fund a Buy-Sell Agreement: An IronHawk Financial Breakdown for Business Partners
Services

How to Fund a Buy-Sell Agreement: An IronHawk Financial Breakdown for Business Partners

A buy-sell agreement provides a clear plan for business ownership changes, but its funding is equally crucial. This article explains how buy-sell agreements work, why funding matters, and how life insurance can be used as a key part of a business succession strategy.

Sponsored by IronHawk Financial·September 15, 2026
A serene bird farm nestled in a sun-drenched mountain valley, representing the unique and diverse niche businesses thriving in Summit County.
Business Spotlights

Exploring Summit County's Niche Businesses and Local Gems

In a quiet corner of Summit County, Bassak’s Bird Farm diligently propagates game birds.

Khalid El-Sayed·August 13, 2026
Choosing a Payment Processor in Tennessee: Why Businesses Nationwide Choose PayTrac
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Choosing a Payment Processor in Tennessee: Why Businesses Nationwide Choose PayTrac

Choosing the right payment processor is crucial for businesses, impacting security, reliability, and growth beyond just transaction rates. PayTrac, though headquartered in Tennessee, offers flexible and secure payment and POS solutions to merchants nationwide, helping them streamline operations and manage costs.

Sponsored by PayTrac·August 10, 2026
Local service vehicles like plumbers, electricians, and roofers are obscured or blocked on a digital map interface, symbolizing the Apple Maps advertising ban.
Services

Apple Maps Ad Ban on Home Services Sparks Economic Uncertainty

Plumbers, electricians, and roofers, essential local services, are entirely barred from advertising on Apple Maps, a platform used by millions for local searches.

Khalid El-Sayed·July 16, 2026
Why Entrepreneurs Turn to Brad Sugars When Business Growth Starts Feeling Too Complicated
Business Spotlights

Why Entrepreneurs Turn to Brad Sugars When Business Growth Starts Feeling Too Complicated

When business growth leads to overwhelming complexity and loss of confidence, entrepreneurs often turn to experts like Brad Sugars for guidance. His approach emphasizes business re-education and simplifying fundamentals to navigate growth effectively, rather than just adding more layers.

Sponsored·July 7, 2026
5 Reasons Lady Bug Honey Earns Repeat Gourmet Food Lovers
Food & Drink

5 Reasons Lady Bug Honey Earns Repeat Gourmet Food Lovers

In a world of mass-produced condiments, finding an artisanal product that consistently delivers exceptional flavor can feel like discovering a hidden gem. For a growing number of gourmet food lovers, Lady Bug Honey has b…

Sponsored·July 7, 2026
Interior of a charming custom hat store in Breckenridge, showcasing handcrafted Western-style hats on display shelves.
Events

Family-owned custom hat store opens second location in Breckenridge

A new custom hat shop in Breckenridge offers ready-to-wear hats starting at $600, with bespoke creations beginning at $700.

Sofia Velazquez·June 13, 2026
A small business owner in Summit City is surrounded by traditional paperwork, while a glowing digital interface symbolizes the benefits of modern digital tools for business success.
Business Spotlights

Choosing the Right Digital Tools: A Functional Guide for Small Businesses

Small businesses can transform operations by strategically adopting digital tools, focusing on solutions that address specific challenges in customer management, marketing, finance, and team collaboration. This functional guide helps prioritize investments, navigate adoption hurdles like data utilization and cybersecurity, and ensure a clear return on investment for technology.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 9, 2026