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Small business stories

Celebrating the stories and successes of real small business owners.

Anong Beam is painting in heritage colors

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Anong Beam is painting in heritage colors

November 9, 2023

Candice English is crafting heritage colors

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Candice English is spinning fibers to celebrate her community

November 8, 2023

Dear Future Me

Gen Z business owners get honest in letters written to their future selves.

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Dear Future Me: Cora B. paints a picture of what it takes to be a full-time artist and business owner

August 22, 2023

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Dear Future Me: Everything’s coming up copacetic for this specialty candle maker

August 22, 2023

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Dear Future Me: This Gen Z jewelry maker is powered by creativity, community, and genuine connections

August 22, 2023

Benjamin Arts and Matthew Reis stand side by side with a note that reads "Dear Future Me"

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Dear Future Me: Té Piña founders reflect on small business hopes, dreams, and immune-boosting tea

August 17, 2023

Hear small business success stories

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Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories — an all-new podcast from QuickBooks and iHeart. Listen now!

April 14, 2023

Mind the Business Episode 1: How to raise capital and find funding

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Beyond self-funding: 3 pointers on raising funds for your new business

March 30, 2023

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Digital marketing: 3 tips to successfully market your small business online

April 14, 2023

Get inspired by the newest generation of business owners

Alexandria Monet and Julien Jacobs are starting a consumer revolution

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Alexandria Monet and Julian Jacobs are starting a consumer revolution

August 17, 2023

Natalie Barbu is streamlining creativity

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Natalie Barbu is streamlining creativity

August 5, 2023

Elyse Burns has turned her art into a livelihood

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Elyse Burns has turned her art into a livelihood

August 11, 2023

Celebrating AANHPI Month

Jhoanna Belfer is a steward of storytelling

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Jhoanna Belfer is a steward of storytelling

May 15, 2023

Hannah Bae is making ice cream that’s anything but vanilla

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Hannah Bae is making ice cream that’s anything but vanilla

May 15, 2023

Anna Kahalekulu is designing for a new generation of Hawai’i

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Anna Kahalekulu is designing for a new generation of Hawai’i

May 15, 2023

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Ahsaki Baa LaFrance-Chachere is taking on the beauty industry

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Ahsaki Baa LaFrance-Chachere is taking on the beauty industry

November 16, 2022

Cece Meadows is making her mark in cosmetics

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Cece Meadows is making her mark in cosmetics

November 16, 2022

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Dante Biss-Grayson has global dreams for his Native-inspired fashion line

November 15, 2022

Tudor Montague is brewing opportunity on his reservation

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Tudor Montague is brewing opportunity on his reservation

November 15, 2022

Jared Yazzie is carrying on a tradition of visual storytelling

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Jared Yazzie is carrying on a tradition of visual storytelling

November 30, 2022

Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness

Melissa Skaggs shares the buzz around The Hive

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Melissa Skaggs shares the buzz around The Hive

September 27, 2022

Nolan Stilwell brings the heat with his jams

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Nolan Stilwell brings the heat with his jams

September 27, 2022

Val Jensen offers meaningful employment (and sparkle) to people with disabilities

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Val Jensen offers meaningful employment (and sparkle) to people with disabilities

September 29, 2022

Theodore Miller makes great pizza and strong connections in the deaf community

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Theodore Miller makes great pizza and strong connections in the deaf community

October 3, 2022

Mark Fleming brings strength to his community

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Mark Fleming brings strength to his community

September 30, 2022

Mary Ann Nolan and friends bake love into every dog treat

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Mary Ann Nolan and friends bake love into every dog treat

October 3, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Jannese Torres is teaching financial literacy to her community

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Jannese Torres is teaching financial literacy to her community

September 26, 2022

Andrea Hermosillo is carrying out a family tradition

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Andrea Hermosillo is carrying out a family tradition

September 23, 2022

Adrian Herrera

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Adrian Herrera is warming up the community, one coffee at a time.

October 5, 2022

Brittney Castro fuels financial empowerment

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Brittney Castro fuels financial empowerment

September 13, 2022

Andres De Oliveira is teaching the world to cook

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Andres De Oliveira is teaching the world to cook

September 13, 2022

Kathy Cano-Murillo is supporting her own dreams

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Kathy Cano-Murillo is supporting her own dreams

September 13, 2022

Celebrating LGBTQ-owned businesses

Godfrey Riddle is creating apparel with a purpose

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Godfrey Riddle is creating apparel with a purpose

June 22, 2022

Kayla Bellman and Jean Arnold serve coffee and their community

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Kayla Bellman and Jean Arnold serve coffee and their community

June 30, 2022

Paige Wiese is learning every day

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Paige Wiese is learning every day

June 7, 2022

Paul Conroy is creating community through inclusive storytelling

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Paul Conroy is creating community through inclusive storytelling

June 10, 2022

Isa Wang is helping people introduce themselves

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Isa Wang is helping people introduce themselves

June 6, 2022

Liby Ball is tailoring for every body

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Liby Ball is tailoring for every body

June 15, 2022

Lynsea Coy is starting a sustainable movement in the floral industry

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Lynsea Coy is starting a sustainable movement in the floral industry

June 15, 2022

Paul McEnaney-Rodriguez is sporting his pride

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Paul McEnaney-Rodriguez is sporting his pride

June 16, 2022

Kaiyote Jackson is helping the trans community find more freedom in their bodies

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Kaiyote Jackson is helping the trans community find more freedom in their bodies

June 30, 2022

Tim Piotrowski develops craft beer that crafts real change

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Tim Piotrowski develops craft beer that crafts real change

June 29, 2022

Celebrating women-owned businesses

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Emma Privat and Claire Neaton are sharing the natural bounty of Alaska

March 5, 2022

Hilary Kearney is introducing people to the wonderful world of honey bees

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Hilary Kearney is introducing people to the wonderful world of honey bees

March 9, 2022

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Cherie Hoeger is making waves in the period care industry

March 13, 2023

Cassie Abel is welcoming women outdoors

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Cassie Abel is welcoming women outdoors

March 23, 2023

Jesse Lucas aims to make her tattoo studio a warm and welcoming place

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Jesse Lucas aims to make her tattoo studio a warm and welcoming place

March 10, 2022

Krista Scruggs is changing the landscape of the winemaking industry

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Krista Scruggs is changing the landscape of the winemaking industry

March 11, 2022

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Audra Fordin is giving women confidence in the garage

March 16, 2022

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Jen Gurecki is making gear for more inclusive slopes

March 15, 2022

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Gabrielle Shelton is letting her work speak for itself

March 15, 2022

Daej Hamilton is building her business with passion

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Daej Hamilton is building her business with passion

March 17, 2022

Gillian Forsyth is helping people get on their bikes and ride

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Gillian Forsyth is helping people get on their bikes and ride

March 18, 2022

Pam Robertson has big dreams for her tiny homes

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Pam Robertson has big dreams for her tiny homes

March 19, 2022

Jaclyn Hawkins is getting women on the ice

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Jaclyn Hawkins is getting women on the ice

March 24, 2022

Aliyah Fraser is growing space for women in agriculture

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Aliyah Fraser is growing space for women in agriculture

March 25, 2022

Lindsay Knowlton wants more women to say yes to golf

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Lindsay Knowlton wants more women to say yes to golf

March 26, 2022

Kylie Woods is paving career paths for women in technology

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Kylie Woods is paving career paths for women in technology

March 15, 2022

Abingdon Mullin is making watches for women who break boundaries

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Abingdon Mullin is making watches for women who break boundaries

March 29, 2022

Jessica Fierro is paving the way for women and BIPOC in craft beer

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Jessica Fierro is paving the way for women and BIPOC in craft beer

March 31, 2022

Candina Elendu helps women feel safe and confident in their workwear

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Candina Elendu helps women feel safe and confident in their workwear

March 30, 2022

I run this with Allison Fleece and Danielle Thornton.

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Allison Fleece and Danielle Thornton are blazing trails for women

March 10, 2023

Celebrating Black-owned businesses

Ciara Imani May

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Ciara Imani May is revolutionizing how hair extensions are made

January 27, 2023

Mark Boles inside Intrinsic Provisions

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Mark Boles is sharing the power of the great outdoors

January 27, 2023

Melissa Mitchner and a dog

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Melissa Mitchner is showing up every day for her furry clients

January 25, 2023

Harold Hughes

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Harold Hughes is connecting fans to what they love

January 26, 2023

Catherine Addai-Boadu

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Catherine Addai-Boadu of Kaela Kay is bringing her heritage to the fashion industry

February 16, 2022

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Eden Hagos of Black Foodie is celebrating Black food and culture

February 15, 2022

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Sharene Wood of 5001 Flavors is building a lifestyle empire in Harlem

February 23, 2022

TJ Douglas of The Urban Grape is changing the face of the wine industry

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TJ Douglas of The Urban Grape is changing the face of the wine industry

February 24, 2022

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Nicholas Hardy is helping people grow

February 24, 2022

Maya Madsen is making the vegan cookies she always wanted

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Maya Madsen is making the vegan cookies she always wanted

February 25, 2022

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Juliet and Justine Masters are bringing diverse flavors to their neighborhood

March 1, 2022

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Jayde Rajapakse of Good Feelings is sharing her light with others

March 1, 2022

Nytia Baker and Surraya Price Isaac are making organization look good

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Nytia Baker and Surraya Price Isaac are making organization look good

February 18, 2022

Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W Jones are healing through culture

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Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W Jones are healing through culture

March 1, 2022

Tracy Skelly of Little Cocoa Bean is making wholesome, ancestral cuisine for little ones

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Tracy Skelly of Little Cocoa Bean is making wholesome, ancestral cuisine for little ones

January 28, 2022

Jarmal Smith of Taste Bud Bullies is creating good food and good vibes

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Jarmal Smith of Taste Bud Bullies is creating good food and good vibes

January 28, 2022

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Piper Anderson of Create Forward is changing the culture of work

January 28, 2022

Kier Gaines of Gaines Creative Group is making content that matters

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Kier Gaines of Gaines Creative Group is making content that matters

February 8, 2022

Nayo Carter-Gray of 1st Step Accounting is supporting small businesses with her financial expertise

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Nayo Carter-Gray of 1st Step Accounting is supporting small businesses with her financial expertise

February 15, 2022

Asya Steele is on a mission to make skincare for all skin

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Asya Steele is on a mission to make skincare for all skin

March 30, 2022

Small business tours

Small Business Tour: Lanterne Candle Lab

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Small Business Tour: Lanterne Candle Lab

June 1, 2022

Small Business Tour: Mott Street Girls

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Small Business Tour: Mott Street Girls

June 2, 2022

Small Business Diaries: Camellia Fiber Company

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Small Business Diaries: Camellia Fiber Company

June 1, 2022

Small Business Tour: Daphne’s Botanicals

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Small Business Tour: Daphne’s Botanicals

May 31, 2022

Small Business Tour: Wildwonder

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Small Business Tour: Wildwonder

May 26, 2022

Small Business Tour: Dreamers Coffee House

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Small Business Tour: Dreamers Coffee House

May 27, 2022

Small Business Tour: Nom Wah

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Small Business Tour: Nom Wah

May 27, 2022

Small Business Tour: The Plant Chica

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Small Business Tour: The Plant Chica

June 8, 2022

Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter

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Small Business Tour: Crowns & Hops Brewing Company

September 16, 2022

Terell and Marisa Johnson

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Small Business Tour: La Create Sp_ce

September 15, 2022

Small Business Tour: Powder Beauty Co.

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Small Business Tour: Powder Beauty Co.

August 15, 2022

Small Business Tour: Solar Service Professionals

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Small Business Tour: Solar Service Professionals

August 21, 2023

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