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Small Business

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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

What are digital tools and why do they matter for small businesses?

Despite 85% of Summit City small business owners believing digital tools are 'critical' for success, nearly half still manage customer relationships with spreadsheets and paper files, according to a 2

Khalid El-Sayed·June 9, 2026
Summit City street scene with a visual metaphor for stalled small business growth, highlighting economic challenges.
Business Spotlights

Summit City small business policy impact: Some wins, but growth stalls.

Last year, Summit City allocated $5 million to "small business growth," yet only 15% of those funds reached businesses with fewer than five employees, according to the City Auditor's report.

Eleanor Hayes·June 7, 2026
A small, independent shop with a 'Closing Down Sale' sign, overshadowed by the imposing presence of online retail and corporate giants in the background.
Business Spotlights

Local businesses face extinction from online retail and corporate giants.

One in five small retailers open in January had ceased all transactions by October, a stark indicator of the silent crisis facing neighborhood shops.

Eleanor Hayes·June 4, 2026