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While social media and ecommerce continue to be the dominant small business trends, nothing compares to having new customers walking through your door. Increasing foot traffic is always on the minds of business owners with physical locations. You need to shake things up for the slow period in business, and here we will be discussing some ideas that can help you get your customers excited to revisit your store.

Your specialty retail store layout should focus primarily on the customer experience and moving merchandise. With the cost of commercial space being so high it is important to maximize every square foot in your store. There are many common store layouts that can be followed, or you can take it upon yourself to create your own design, much the way Apple has done with their retail outlets. A proper design should allow customers to browse comfortably while still maintaining sufficient shelf space to display a wide range of products. Here we’ve identified six key aspects to consider when finalizing your design.

Farm to table refers to a variety of different local food sourcing tactics. What was once an up and coming trend is now a mainstay for many restaurateurs. Many restaurant owners have been slow to capitalize on this trend as it is viewed as being a much more expensive option. While that may be true in some cases, the benefits far outweigh the extra cost and a small adjustment to your pricing structure can fix any shortcomings. So what makes farm to table worth the cost and effort?

Are you looking for that perfect quote for a Valentine’s Day card, meme or message? Here we’ve compiled 15 of our favorite love quotes to help make your Valentine’s Day special.

Many small business owners neglect to create a detailed business plan while others fail to update their original outline. This can be damaging to companies looking to excel in their niche and compete with larger organizations. Having a detailed plan and taking real steps to execute each aspect can make or break your business. Here we’ve outlined the necessary pieces to every business plan and why their inclusion is vital to small business success.