An increasingly well-researched look at the economic realities that face independent Main Street business owners, written by a flower shop owner with a journalism degree.
Shop owner at Fernseed in Tacoma, author of Storefront Revolt. You can't make money running an independent retail shop unless you own the building. Trust me on this, I've been writing about it for 5 years.
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Fight to Repair reports from the front lines of the global fight for the right to repair our stuff. Written by Paul Roberts and Jack Monahan of Secure Resilient Future Foundation (SRFF), F2R brings you original reporting, news roundups and podcasts.
We scour the web to find the most important news of the day for business owners, highlighting examples of owners confronting challenges and seizing opportunities.
Advice and wisdom from Heather Havrilesky, published since 2012 (formerly at The Awl and NY Magazine). Paid subscribers receive 1-2 weekly posts on how to navigate our broken world with compassion, realism, and an open heart.
Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on living in liminal space, evolution, and returning to yourself.