Local
News, information and ideas related to local, independent small business. Includes the shop local, buy local movements, along with programs that support local food producers and restaurants.
Featured Resources for Local
A Cautionary Tale on How Not to Start Off Your Startup
Except for needing a different name that doesn’t suggest they want to put Latin American corner markets out of business, this startup had a good week.
How Supporting Small Businesses, Not Recruiting Giant Plants, Turned Around This Small Town
Perry County, Tenn., had the highest unemployment in the state until they started recruiting small businesses.
What is the Commute-to-Work Time For Every State and County in the U.S.?
Two visualizations that show the average commute time for every county and state in the U.S.
Google Maps Adds a Warning for Places That Currently Have Limited Parking
In 25 cities, you now know if parking is available across town.
Google Rolls Out Anti-Interstitial Penalty | 2017
Announced last year, Google starts penalizing interstitial ad
Top Small Town and Rural Small Business Trends For 2017
Small town and rural small businesses will benefit from trends that range from high-tech to hygge.