small businesses

Starbucks is Ruining Coffee

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

From burning beans to driving up prices, Starbucks has built a business around ruining the experience of craft coffee.…

March 8, 2024

In an article about social media and small businesses, a chalkboard in a shop window reads 'Thank you for shopping local.'

How Social Media Is Helping Small Businesses Thrive

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

Marketing can be tricky for small-scale operations, but these networks are making it easier than ever before.…

February 9, 2023

in an article about arcades, an illustration of a game

Will Arcades Survive the Post-Pandemic Gaming Industry?

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

After years of decline culminated in numerous closures after 2020, many question whether the industry will ever recover from its recent losses.…

August 22, 2022

in article about starting a business that runs itself, a person's hands at a laptop

How To Start a Business That Practically Runs Itself

Daniel Reed

It's the ultimate dream — making money with minimal input from you.…

March 25, 2022

How To Fund Your Startup — The Best Practices

Daniel Reed

If you want to get your business off the ground, you need money. But how to get it?…

March 10, 2022

Taking the Entrepreneurial Path: Starting Your Own Business Out of College

Daniel Reed

Many in Gen Z would like to be their own boss. Here are some steps to make that dream a reality.…

November 1, 2021

5 online small businesses to check out for dorm room decor

5 Online Small Businesses To Check Out for Aesthetic Dorm Room Decor

Salma Heram, George Washington University

With the upcoming school year approaching quickly, now's the perfect time to start shopping for fun decorations to spice up your personal space!…

August 8, 2021

Linktree Is Modifying Your Online Identity One Link at a Time

Study Breaks Staff

This popular website tool has not only become a critical hub for information regarding social justice topics but also serves to promote small businesses — while perhaps altering the conception of our digital selves at…

July 10, 2021

in an article about remote working for small businesses, a person at their computer, seen from the back

Top 4 Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit From Remote Working in 2021

Daniel Reed

A lot have big companies have pivoted to online work because of the pandemic, but what about the smaller players? How can they take advantage?…

June 8, 2021

A photo of a Black female business owner for an article about the disparities in the entrepreneurial world as well as a list of Black female-owned businesses. A guide to understanding the racial disparities that exist in the entrepreneurial world as well as a list of Black female-owned businesses. (Photo by Brandy Kennedy from Unsplash)

Black Female-Owned Businesses You Need To Know About

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

A guide to understanding the racial disparities that exist in the entrepreneurial world, as well as learning about the 15 Percent Pledge and brands you can incorporate into your everyday life.…

May 21, 2021

An illustration of the creators of Kikay! for an article featuring an interview with the jewelry shop founders. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

Meet Two College Students Running the Jewelry Brand Known as Kikay!

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Looking to support small businesses? Bella and Quinn are here to help you find beautiful, eccentric earrings essential for your upcoming summer styles.…

May 6, 2021

Rusty Tweed Discusses the Importance of Businesses Offering Scholarships to Their Communities

Daniel Reed

It makes sense to look for scholarships as a college student — it also makes sense for companies to offer scholarships as well.…

November 19, 2020

These Vintage Fashion Shops Make Second-Hand Look First Class

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Looking to shop small online? These brands will satisfy the tastes of fashion junkies of all kinds.…

November 7, 2020

Illustration of a person holding a small business for an article about supporting small businesses.

5 Ways To Support Your Friends’ Small Businesses

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.…

October 26, 2020

In an article about small businesses during the pandemic, an image of Xristo's Cafe's drive-thru

These 2 Small Businesses are Surviving the Pandemic Through Community

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

With the loyalty of their customers and their city, two families in Waco, TX continue to grow their small restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

September 26, 2020

Investing can be an important tool for college students looking for a brighter future.

The Investment Advice of Bill Ackman Might Just Be Helpful for Students

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

This investor suggests that going against the herd is the best way to make money — useful advice for those in college who are hoping to avoid the rat race.…

May 17, 2020

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