Google Search can now call local businesses using AI to gather pricing and availability info on your behalf. Here's how it ...

Local businesses today are in a unique position. On the one hand, they are no longer the “only” shop in town, as customers have more options than ever before thanks to the ubiquity of e-commerce.

Small Business Saturday generated $18 billion last year in revenues. It's crumbs when spread across thousands of businesses, but from such seeds, great things can grow.

Small local businesses provide job opportunities for local residents. This can be in the way of part-time help, or full-time management. Local jobs keep the residents in town during their shift ...