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History
History can teach many lessons about starting and running a small business. In many ways, the history of civilization is interwoven with the history of small farms, tradesmen and merchants.
Featured Resources for History
Holiday
10 Amazing Facts About George Washington’s 2nd Most Successful Startup
Upon leaving the Presidency at age 65, George Washington started what would become in the following 2 years, the largest distillery in America.
The 150-Year History of the Term ‘Small Business’
Until the end of the 19th century, there were few big businesses so the history of the term “small business” is less than 150 years. Today, no other phrase comes close to describing companies up to 500 employees.
Small Business Inspiration
The ‘Founding Garages’ of Four Famous Small Businesses That Grew into Giant Companies
Even the largest businesses had to start somewhere. For some, that was a garage.
Celebrating Small Business
Preserving in Photography the Disappearing Face of New York’s Small Business Store Fronts
Store Front II continues a couple’s quest to capture the images of New York’s disappearing family owned and operated street-level shops.