
Local businesses are banking on our powerful sense of smell. It’s called “scent marketing” and owners are being convinced to buy/use devices claiming to evoke a customer into action.
We have all experienced this when we walk into a mall and smell cinnamon buns cooking and run for the food court. Some companies are now trying [...]

Entrepreneur.com has a fantastic “Business Idea Finder” to narrow your new venture ideas down.
Visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessideas/index.html
On it, you are able to select a specific Interest, Category of Profession then refine it from antiques to writing. What is even more useful for people on a budget is you can then select your startup capital range.
Modern results are [...]

Small business owners are spending thousands on vehicle wraps in order to “brand” themselves. Are the efforts paying off?
Large companies such as Coke, Pepsi, Department Stores are plastering their vehicle fleets with not only traditional logos but complete images that make people just simply have to take a look.
But does a small business such as [...]

Recent research shows while 30% of consumers say they make it a point to eat naturally fiber-rich foods, most Americans are failing to meet their recommended daily fiber intake.
A survey by Mintel revealed 27% of respondents who think food with added fiber usually has an unpleasant taste. Despite the health benefits, a minority of adults [...]

Business software market Intuit is doling out small business grants for the most loved business in North America.
On their website (address below) you can sight up to as a nominee or vote for your favorite local business. Powered by Google Maps, the site quickly displays the results for your area.
For each vote your local small [...]