Topic: Behind the Business

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration. Go “behind the business” with hair stylists, mechanics, chefs, and more who saw a need and turned it into a community. Fellow business owners share how they stay motivated, advice that helps them grow, and other lessons from their entrepreneurial journey.

91 posts in Behind the Business

Sandwiches, fries, and drinks from Uncle Af's

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The secret sauce of Uncle Af’s, the #10 restaurant from Yelp’s Top 100

March 4, 2024

Community is everything at Uncle Af’s, which earned the #10 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat of 2024. Read how they entice visitors with signature sauces and top-tier…

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How a collegiate bookstore and its community invested in each other

February 13, 2024

Rising rent. The pandemic. A struggling storefront. Through it all, Bookends & Beginnings found a way to survive and thrive, due in huge part to the supportive local community.

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How the #1 restaurant from Yelp’s Top 100 speaks volumes through food

January 22, 2024

Chef Wendy Garcia, owner of Tumerico in Tucson, grew her business from a farmers market tamale stand to the top of Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024 list.

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A spotlight on the winners of Yelp’s Veteran Business Fund

November 22, 2023

In 2022, Yelp launched the Veteran Business Fund, which awarded veteran-owned businesses $10,000 each. We caught up with three of the winners to hear how the past year has been.

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One of America’s favorite gyms shares tips for creating a sense of belonging

October 19, 2023

The Little Giant Muay Thai co-founders Kru Chon and Nate Bennett share three ways they lead from the heart to create a sense of belonging and community.

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Embracing change and reinvention in your small business

October 12, 2023

An unexpected turn in Angela Shen’s career path helped her uncover a new passion and redefine success as a two-time entrepreneur.

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‘We’re feeding humanity:’ building a legacy of culinary hospitality

October 5, 2023

Meet Viet Nguyen, CEO and executive chef of Kei Concepts, a restaurant group with a mission to feed and inspire the next generation of Vietnamese Americans.

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From humble beginnings to the Food Network: Chef Rosana’s inspiring business journey

September 27, 2023

Read Chef Rosana’s story of how she turned her family’s love of food into a full-fledged cooking career—and beat Bobby Flay along the way.

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How a solopreneur maintains a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp

September 22, 2023

Trickery owner Aaron Rabkin shares the magic behind his solo business, which has maintained 100% 5-star reviews over six years of operation.

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Overcoming the intimidation hurdle for first-time customers

August 24, 2023

Carmen Sturniolo, owner of Ambitious Athletics, takes the intimidation factor out of fitness by having consistent conversations with customers.

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How to maintain your small business magic as you grow

August 17, 2023

Ask yourself these three questions to preserve your small business strengths through growth and expansion.

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Carved with kindness: how an engraver conducts business with empathy

August 10, 2023

Wade Dickinson, owner of Heirloom Engravers, proves that kindness is just as important as the quality of his work.