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For Founders of Small Businesses, the Personal Story Matters

A business owner’s personal story can bolster trust in a brand, experts say. But what happens when they share hardships like homelessness, addiction or incarceration in company marketing?

By Nina Roberts

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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

By Lydia DePillis

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How Small Businesses Can Find Safety Before the Next Bank Crisis

Financial advisers recommend that business owners examine their accounts now to ensure they are protected in case of a future bank failure.

By Amy Haimerl

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Businesses in Phoenix Struggle As Homelessness Crisis Continues

As homelessness overwhelms downtown Phoenix, a small business wonders how long it can hang on.

By Eli Saslow and Todd Heisler