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Whether it is at the salon, the diner or out with friends, Square is changing the way college students transact. And it is allowing some businesses in the small college town of Hillsdale, Michigan to escape traditional credit card contracts, ultimately increasing their transactions from students.

Ponte Vedra business owner Kurt Walchle has teamed up with the United States Olympic Committee to provide all U.S. athletes with an Olympic version of his company’s Survival Straps bracelet.    

Modman Enterprises is a branding and marketing firm that has found success incorporating construction services into its offerings to clients.

Boll and Branch founder Scott Tannen says the high-end bedding market is ripe for disruption.

Incville co-founder Susie Wang launched the project management startup after experiencing communication issues at her rapidly growing cosmetics company 100% Pure.

A Toute Heure owner Andrea Carbine is opening up her second restaurant in Cranford, New Jersey.  

Spotlighting Small Business: The founders of Surname Cycling Goods Co. take reclaimed materials and rework them into distinctive, handmade cycling accessories.

College entrepreneurs share tips for starting up from your dorm room.

iPEC certifies life coaches and teaches executives how to lead.

Texas franchise Salons by JC offers rooms for rent to independent hairstylists, aestheticians and nail technicians in a larger salon setting.

ZIPS, which has 36 locations in three states, charges a maximum of $1.99 for each dry-cleaned item.

Remind101 co-founder Brett Kopf says his own educational struggles inspired an app that allows teachers to message reminders to students and parents.

A Small Business Spotlight profile on Collins, Mississippi's Mitchell Farms. Where the family-run business owners say agritourism is "the greatest thing that's ever happened to us."  

After earning a Purple Heart serving in the United States Marine Corps, Carlos Aguirre turned to dog training, where he’s carved out a niche rehabbing aggressive dogs.

WallMonkeys CEO Jason Weisenthal says not taking on any outside investments allowed him to stick to his guns and grow the business at his own pace.

Camille’s Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars is planning international opportunities through franchising partners.

A Small Business Spotlight profile on Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, located in Picacho, Arizona.

Rooted’s Casey Weaver says the app inspires users to live a healthy life in terms of both eating and physical activity.

With over 55 franchises, Ram Jack is helping to repair home foundations across the United States.

SocialIce founder Mike Seyfried says getting permits took nearly eight months in Texas, costing the company valuable time.