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Here is the In-Store Tech Your Customers Think is Cool (or Creepy) | 2016

Advice to Main Street retailers regarding the tech that shoppers like and the tech that will keep them away.

An 11-Point Checklist of What You’ll Find in a Successful City or Town

On a two-year tour of the U.S., James and Deb Fallows have found common attributes of successful towns and cities.

How Beauty Salons Are Small Town, Small Business Incubators

When Will That Sears or Kmart Down the Road Actually Close?

Alert: Fake Locksmiths Using Google Listings to Scam Customers, Harm Legitimate Small Businesses | 2016

Preserving in Photography the Disappearing Face of New York’s Small Business Store Fronts

Updated Android, iOS Google Maps Street View App Let’s You Shoot, Upload 360-degree Business Interior Photos (Review)

Google Maps Street View app makes it easy to create interior or exterior 360 degree photos of a business. And uploading it to Google Maps is a snap.

Top 10 Small Business Friendly States and Cities of 2015

According to an annual survey by Thumbtack.com, the most small business friendly state and city in the U.S. are the state of Texas and the city, Manchester, N.H.

Why an Amazon Drive-thru Grocery Isn’t a Threat to Small Business

Amazon is reportedly testing a drive-thru grocery store concept. Is it ripe for success?

Here’s Why 93% of Shoppers Prefer Small and Local Retailers

Even in this era of shoppers shifting their purchasing preferences online, a new survey reveals that 93% of shoppers prefer local and small retailers over large, national chains.

Google Adds “Place an Order” Feature to Mobile Search Results Page

Best Cities in the U.S. to Start a Business (2015)