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Jersey Mike's Grew From a Seaside Deli to a Franchise Giant, and Never Lost Its Charm. This Is How, Its Founder Says.

The inside story of how a New Jersey mom and pop shop stayed small, even as it expanded to over 2,500 locations.

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Experts Say This Is the Key to Marketing a Mom and Pop Business

Whatever you do, don't stop too soon.

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Here's What It Takes to Be the Favorite Customer at One of America's Favorite Local Businesses

Lessons from a tugboat captain, a Spanish professor, and a book-loving dog mom.

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3 Heartwarming Tales of Local Businesses Giving to Their Communities, And Getting Much More In Return

From an ice cream shop with a "scoop fund" to a tour guide company that helps fundraise to save local restaurants, these mom and pop businesses owners know serving their communities will serve their businesses in the long run.

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7 of America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops on The Special Thing They're Known For

There's nothing like knowing you're getting a one-of-a-kind experience.

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How to Balance Ecommerce and Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Expectations Through Relationship Marketing

Here's how relationship marketing is critical to balancing ecommerce and brick-and-mortar shopping expectations.

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How to Make the Most of Every Business Event You Attend

Business events can be like drinking from a firehose. Use these techniques to make the most of it.

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4 Telltale Signs Your Business Has Deep-Rooted Issues That Need Addressed

While you can't always prevent conflict or frustration among your stakeholders, you can do a lot to create a driven, focused environment that breeds respect and success.

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The Sunk Cost Fallacy is Ruining Your Decisions. Here are 3 Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned From Pivoting

As entrepreneurs, it's our job to ignore the critics and determine when to stay the course and when to pivot fast.

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10 Things I've Learned In 10 Years of Running My Own Business

Becoming a business owner has revolutionized my understanding of business, and I now believe you cannot tell someone else how to run their business if you have never done it yourself.