While many franchisees look to banks for financial support, an untapped potential source of funding lies in the community and the existing customer base. There’s a growing interest in alternative ...

If you’re competing in business by having the lowest price, fastest delivery, or most features, you’re fighting a losing battle. While you're busy with the details of your product, you're missing ...

Valentine’s Day is usually considered a day for celebrating romantic love. Couples go on dinner dates, shower each other with affection, and give romantic cards and gifts. But Valentine’s Day is ...

I recently sat down with Ingrid Best, founder of IBest Wines, to talk more about nurturing community and maximizing networks to grow a business. DW: Ingrid, how did you first tap into a community to ...

In today’s fast-moving and interconnected world, the impact of good leadership extends far beyond profit margins and market share. True leaders understand that they have an impact on their workers and ...

Four entrepreneurs are opening new businesses in downtown Racine, filling storefronts and creating community spaces.

Headway, a team at The New York Times that reports on progress and possibility, wants to hear about the efforts shaping your community. What’s working? What’s not? What should we look into? By Terry ...

Volunteering can feel good on the inside, help lower your risk of heart disease, and improve your quality of life, among other health benefits. How you decide to contribute to your community is up to ...

We've put together a list of the most uplifting, heartwarming, and inspiring local stories we covered this week. From ...