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.
Why Being Late for Meetings Due to Unexpected Event Traffic May Become More Avoidable
Waze partners with big event planners for event day traffic help
Google+ Data Exits Google My Business Dashboard, Replaced With Data from Search, Maps Listings | 2016
Google adds more data on how people find your Google business listing
It Takes a Village of Business Owners Working Together to Make a Successful Village
Before competing, a community of business owners must work together to establish a vibrant village.