Small business

14 Small-Town Businesses That Were Everywhere in the 1960s

14 Small-Town Businesses That Were Everywhere in the 1960s

The mid-century years were anchored by local shops and neighborhood services that formed the backbone of small-town American life

14 Neighborhood Businesses That Were Everywhere in the 1970s

14 Neighborhood Businesses That Were Everywhere in the 1970s

This list describes the specific types of local shops and services that served as the primary hubs for daily life and commerce throughout the 1970s.

16 Businesses That Once Defined Main Street in the 1970s

16 Businesses That Once Defined Main Street in the 1970s

These were the shops where clerks knew everyone's name, neighbors caught up by the counter, and small purchases felt like big events.

18 Ways People Supported Local Businesses

18 Ways People Supported Local Businesses

Discover how communities are coming together to keep the heart of their neighborhoods beating through creative and dedicated local support.

10 Ways Local Stores Supported Their Communities

10 Ways Local Stores Supported Their Communities

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, providing much more than just goods and services through their dedicated community outreach.

20 States Offering the Best Business Tax Incentives

20 States Offering the Best Business Tax Incentives

These 20 states are giving business owners big reasons to launch, relocate, or expand with smart tax breaks.