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Edible Arrangements Looks to Cash in on Mother's Day

Edible Arrangements, a company specializing in fruit bouquets and chocolate-dipped fruit, opened its first store in 1999.  Today, the business has more than 1,200 stores and looks to cash in on this year’s Mother’s Day holiday.

Digital Video Stars Drive Teens to DigiTour Events

Move over movie stars, teens’ favorite celebrities are found on YouTube and Vine, and DigiTour Media has capitalized upon the online video business, putting on tours for digital stars.

Small Business Guide to Internet Sales Tax

Comprehending sales tax law is a lot like trying to understand the dinner table conversation at the mad hatter’s tea party. Sales tax law varies from state to state, and each industry has a special set of tax rules it needs to follow.

Small Business Guide to Licenses, Permits

Obtaining a permit is relatively easy to do … once you know what you need. Here are a few tips to help determine what type of state and local permits you will need for your business.

3 Business Safety Tips for Summertime

To prevent your business from taking a hit this summer, Travelers put together a list of the biggest seasonal risks and ways to avoid them.

How to Build Your Brand Like Oreo

Oreo is one of the most ubiquitous brands on the planet. In this humble cookie lies a few powerful lessons for small business owners