Small businesses continue to be the bread and butter of our economy. And although local small businesses are considered the underdogs next to big box conglomerates, global banks and large supply ...

Simply sign up to the House & Home myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. David Pavon is a well-known figure on Bristol’s Gloucester Road, by repute the longest street of independent shops ...

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The digital era is making its mark on local news. Nearly as many Americans today say they prefer to get their local news online as say they prefer to do so through the television set, according to a ...

An uptick in mobile uses because more people are using their phones to find businesses near them. A surge of businesses recognizing the value of local SEO are making results more competitive. Google ...

For small businesses, connecting with the local community can be one of the most effective ways to build brand loyalty and drive sustainable growth. Yet, many overlook powerful local marketing tactics ...

“Buy Local”—you see the decal in the store window, the sign at the farmer’s market, the bright, cheerful logos for Local First Arizona, Think Boise First, Our Milwaukee, and homegrown versions across ...