Non-Traditional Small Business

Mom and Pop Businesses Go Green

November 30, 2009

Among the many businesses going green are ‘mom and pop’ businesses that are starting up based on strong ecological beliefs and themes. The Minneapolis Daily describes a variety of business types aligning in an interesting article, ‘Businesses Join Green Movement‘. Whether businesses are searching for ways to be more sustainable, hoping to learn how to [...]

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Mom and Pop Businesses Using Twitter

May 26, 2009

Local ‘mom and pop’ businesses who are effectively using Twitter and other social media were singled out recently by blogger Grace Boyle on her blog, ‘Small Hands Big Ideas‘: “Call me a localvore (pertaining to not only food, but any local business). Coming from a small town I recognize the importance of the Mom and [...]

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Celebrate Mom and Pop Businesses – Big Isn’t Always Better

March 29, 2009

Happy National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day to all husband-wife teams and family owned businesses out there. March 29th marks the annual observance of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day to recognize family owned and operated businesses across the country. The observance of a National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day was the [...]

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The Mom and Pop Business Advantage

February 24, 2009

Here are two articles that address how mom and pop businesses may have an advantage over the big boys. In Customer Service is No 1 specialty shops find little things, like a friendly hello, can inspire loyalty and sales. The unique relationships that a ‘mom & pop’ or small business owner is able to build [...]

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