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Founded in 1970: Unclaimed Baggage Gives Lost Luggage a Second Life

By turning unclaimed airline luggage into retail inventory, this Alabama-based company has created a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with a loyal national customer base.

Are Hashtags Still Relevant? Here’s How to Use Them

Hashtags are relevant to your marketing strategy, but they may not have the same impact as they used to.

Founded in 1931: Townsend Powers New England Homes Through Four Generations of Family Leadership

The Massachusetts-based home services company has grown from a heating oil business to a trusted provider of energy, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across New England.

Understanding Pay-Per-Click PPC Advertising for Business

Pay-per-click (PPC) is a good solution for anyone embarking on a search marketing campaign. Here's how to get started.

3 Ways Small Businesses Evolve Marketing as They Grow

As small businesses grow, their marketing strategies must evolve too. Learn how to build visibility, connect with customers, and scale your brand with the right tools and resources.

Earth’s Groove: How Herbal Experimentation Turned Into a Wellness Brand 

Founder Layla Morgan transformed a personal interest in herbal wellness into a brand built on community, education, and accessible self-care.

Three Company Founders Disclose How They Discovered Their Niche

Entrepreneurs who launched Chefman, VenHub, and Dolphin Air Fresheners seized opportunities when they arose, turning insights and industry knowledge into customer demand.

Health-Focused Startups Built Devoted Communities and a National Retail Presence

From probiotics to oral care, three founders explain how community-first strategies turned trust, education, and culture into breakout retail growth at merchants from Target to Anthropologie in the crowded wellness space.

How the Pet Tech Boom Is Creating New Business Opportunities

Tapping into a $158 billion market, Halo Collar, Zoom Room, and Bark Air are succeeding by catering to a generation of pet owners who spare no expense on their fur babies.

How to Recover From a ‘Creative Hangover’

Creativity is linked to positive well-being, but a new study suggests it can sometimes have negative effects.