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Owner Spotlights
In-depth profiles exploring the stories of the entrepreneurs and visionaries behind local businesses.

10 Reasons Eagle Security Solutions Keeps Virginia Business Owners Loyal
Sponsored by Eagle Security Solutions · Nov 5

Wendy Harris Revisited Her Brad Sugars Interview and Found the Lesson in Practice
Sponsored by Brad Sugars · Nov 5

Navigating Volatile Markets: My Firsthand Experience with Vincere Portfolios
Sponsored by Vincere Portfolios · Nov 4

AI Bookkeeping Software: How BoKapsys Simplifies Financial Tasks
Sponsored by BoKapsys · Oct 20

Why 38% of Drivers Stopped Going To The Dealership: How HQ Autosport's Provides Better Auto Care Services
A significant number of drivers are shifting away from dealerships to independent auto repair shops, with 38% choosing alternatives due to better value and trusted relationships. HQ Autosport exemplifies this trend, offering specialized German auto care with certified expertise, advanced technology, and motorsports-proven skill.
Sponsored by HQ Autosport German Auto Service· Oct 13· 6 min

WhatsApp Power Your Hustle campaign empowers Nigerian small businesses
In Lagos, the founder of FHR Spices now focuses entirely on production, while an AI-powered assistant within WhatsApp Business handles all customer inquiries.
Shira Edelman· Sep 8· 3 min
Analysis & Trends

Three Challenges Every Multi-Generational Family Business Must Solve—and How to Meet Them
Shira Edelman · Oct 19

Choosing Your Path: A Comparison of Family Business Succession Strategies
Shira Edelman · Oct 1

Local Entrepreneurship Thrives Amidst Community Commerce Growth in 2026
Shira Edelman · Aug 4

Resilience and Two Developable Mindsets: What Separates Entrepreneurs Who Endure
Shira Edelman · Jun 20

Beyond Funding: Why Local Small Business Ecosystems Matter More Than Ever in 2026
Shira Edelman · Jun 28
Explainers

Finding and Sharing Your Business's Community Stories: A Small Owner's Framework
Shira Edelman · Nov 7

Four Succession Paths, One Family Decision: How to Plan a Family Business Transition That Lasts
Shira Edelman · Nov 5

Choosing a Business Structure That Protects Your Family's Legacy
Shira Edelman · Oct 31

A Legacy Business Owner's Guide to Surviving Gentrification
Shira Edelman · Oct 9

How Local Business Collaboration Strategies Drive Growth
Shira Edelman · Sep 14

How to Plan Multi-Generational Business Leadership Transitions
Shira Edelman · Aug 18

