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5 indicators it's time to expand your restaurant's footprint

Square lists the top indicators for knowing when a restaurant business is ready to grow.
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Start Strong: Strategic Planning and Insurance for the New Year

(BPT) - The end of the year provides a natural moment for reflection. Millions of individuals take this time to make resolutions and set themselves up for a productive new year, and your business can …

How to find the best small business health insurance

Thatch explains ways health insurance can boost many factors for a small business, including costs and coverage, and how to choose the best one.

3 Ways Creators Can Uplevel Their Game

(BPT) - The creator economy has revolutionized the way individuals monetize their content, skills and passions. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, creators must adopt strategies that enhance …

The high cost of fraud for people and brands ... and what to do about it

(BPT) - Every day on the news, we hear about another data breach. Ticketmaster recently reported that 560 million customers had their data stolen — names, addresses, email, payment information, …

The 7 small business trends that paid off in 2024

NEXT tells the story of how staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for some small businesses.

Small business owner, teacher or remote worker? How to set yourself up for success in 2025

(BPT) - Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMaxAs 2024 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set intentions and goals to conquer next year. Whether you're a small business …

6 ways to help climate-proof your business

(BPT) - Organizations are increasingly worried about the impact of climate change on their businesses. A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic …
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Sean Sherman, chef and cookbook author,  focuses on rebuilding Indigenous food pathways broken by colonization.
Sean Sherman buys 2601 Franklin Ave for new NATIFS Indigenous BBQ restaurant and commissary
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The …
City invests nearly $18.5 million into affordable housing projects
The city of Minneapolis has committed nearly $17 million in direct investment, along with $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits, to 11 affordable rental housing projects in Minneapolis. The …
Ramps at Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street now open
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews have completed installing the new signal system and reopened the ramps to and from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. Crews will continue work …
Wadaag Commons bringing affordable three- and four-bedroom units
A groundbreaking event on Monday, July 1 marked the kickoff of a new 39-unit housing development that will include affordable, high-demand three- and four-bedroom units. Wadaag Commons (1900 E 22nd …
Janice Downing and Alicia Belton, The Coliseum, 2708 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis shines a light on partners creating new opportunities with city support
Signs of recovery can be seen all around the City of Minneapolis A new video series, Stories of Recovery , highlights some of the incredible rebuilding efforts happening in the city and the people …

(BPT) - The holidays bring a whirlwind of excitement, sales, and unfortunately also scams. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Week mean increased online transactions, e-commerce …
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Three ways small businesses can capture consumer spend before the holiday season ends

(BPT) - For many small businesses, the holiday season is crucial to hitting their yearly financial goals — and for some, it's make or break. Small business owners project 33% of their total …

(BPT) - For many contractors who work seasonally, winter may signal an end to their busiest time of year; for others, winter is the start of their busiest time. No matter when your busy season is, …
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Millions of Americans don't have bank accounts. Here's where they live.

Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short.

Small business financial planning for 2025

NEXT shares 11 financial planning tasks for small business owners to help them get the most out of the next calendar year.

Top real estate insights for renters heading into 2025

RentCafe shares insights about the latest real estate market dynamics from its comprehensive data on the rental housing sector.

Guide to safe and secure online casino payment methods

OLBG shares a comprehensive guide to the safest and quickest online casino payment methods to easily fund your account and manage withdrawals.

Top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for 2025

Vivian Health projects the top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for the year ahead.

Is college worth it? Debunking myths on costs, time, value, and more

Study.com debunks myths and explores affordable pathways to show how and why college may still be a valuable investment.

A look at lives transformed by the student debt crisis

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue profile the stories of young people in the U.S. dealing with student debt dilemma of all kinds.

10 practical winter time vehicle upgrades

RealTruck.com walks through ten upgrades that can make winter driving a breeze.

Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see where homes are selling for the most below the asking price.