Business Resources
Turning POS and Social Media Data Into Decisions: A Small Business Framework
Small businesses can transform their existing POS and social media data into actionable business decisions. This guide offers a simple framework to connect data points to specific questions about inventory, marketing, and growth, requiring no new software.
6 min read·November 11, 2026
Business Resources·5 min read
Incubator or Accelerator? How to Tell Which Startup Program Fits Your Stage, Funding Needs, and Growth Goals
Main Street Revival·5 min read
What a Business Improvement District Is, and How Your Community Can Build One
Eats & Drinks·7 min read·Sponsored by Snacks Galore Hawaii
Getting Authentic Island Flavor: How Snacks Galore Hawaii Delivers to the Mainland
Shop Local Guides·5 min read
How to Get Your Small Business Featured in Local Holiday Gift Guides
Main Street Revival·5 min read
How Local Zoning Rules Shape Small Businesses—and How to Check Yours Before You Sign a Lease
Business Resources·6 min read
How to Evaluate a Low-Cost Franchise: A Five-Factor Framework Beyond the Initial Fee
Business Resources·5 min read
How the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Supports Minority-Owned Businesses
Eats & Drinks·5 min read·Sponsored by The Roast Haus Coffee Co.
Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans Make a Difference in Your Daily Brew
New Openings·5 min read
Pop-Up or Permanent Storefront? How to Pick Your First Physical Retail Model
Main Street Revival·5 min read
Chamber, Trade Association, or Professional Association: Which Business Group Fits Your Goals?
Opinion & Editorial
Local Chambers Adapt to 2026 Trends, Driving Small Business Growth
Kendra Baptiste · May 15
Main Street Revival
Main Street disaster relief in 2026 is an illusion, recovery efforts fall short.
Kendra Baptiste · Aug 25
Main Street Revival
Main Street Revival Needs More Than Festivals; Sustained Engagement Is Key.
Kendra Baptiste · Aug 17
Main Street Revival
Community-led Main Street revival initiatives are poised for major success.
Kendra Baptiste · Aug 27
Main Street Revival
Diverse entrepreneurs are key to Main Street revitalization
Kendra Baptiste · Aug 11
Main Street Revival
Main Street programs drive local business revitalization
Kendra Baptiste · Jul 20
Analysis & Trends
Shop Local Guides
In-Store, Curbside, or Locker? Choosing the Right Customer Pickup Model for Your Small Business
Rizza Valencia · Nov 5
Shop Local Guides
Four Ways Your Local Business Can Partner With a Non-Profit — and How to Pick the Right One
Rizza Valencia · Oct 31
Business Resources
How to Vet a Commercial Cleaning Service: A Four-Part Decision Framework for Businesses
Simone Ito · Oct 29
Main Street Properties
How to Choose a Commercial Real Estate Broker: 3 Factors Small Businesses Should Score Before Signing
Eleni Kassian · Oct 30
Shop Local Guides
Five Ways to Support Local Food Businesses Beyond Dining In: A Practical Comparison
Rizza Valencia · Oct 26
Eats & Drinks
Three Tool Categories Every Local Restaurant Should Get Right: A Practical Digital Guide
Shira Edelman · Oct 26
Explainers
Business Resources
Before, During, and After: A Phased Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Small Businesses
Simone Ito · Nov 8
Shop Local Guides
How to Turn a Local Festival Into a Marketing Engine: A Three-Phase Plan for Small Businesses
Rizza Valencia · Nov 7
Shop Local Guides
How to Sell More at Your Farmers' Market Booth: A Three-Phase Checklist and Marketing Plan
Rizza Valencia · Nov 6
Owner Spotlights
Finding and Sharing Your Business's Community Stories: A Small Owner's Framework
Shira Edelman · Nov 7
Business Resources
How to Find, Vet, and Partner With Local Suppliers: A Small Business Framework
Rizza Valencia · Nov 6
Main Street Revival
How to Form a Business Improvement District: A Step-by-Step Guide and Feasibility Checklist
Eleni Kassian · Nov 6