Category: Small Biz

The Small Business section of AZNow.Biz covers small business news and success stories from businesses around the state.

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Preparing The Office For The Summer, Vacation

Summer can be a challenging time for business owners and families alike. The temperatures are well into the triple digits, kids are off from school, and employees want to take a vacation from the triple digits with their kids. As … Continue reading

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Scottsdale Entrepreneur Launches FreedomRefined.com

Scottsdale entrepreneur Candyce Henry, an Arizona resident and former vice president of AT&T before continuing her career at Hewlett-Packard and American Express, found herself increasingly disenchanted by the lack of comprehensive retail outlets offering senior products to aid her mother … Continue reading

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Surprising Startup Hubs Across the U.S.

Typically, when people hear the word “startup” they envision the hi-tech hub of Silicon Valley. However, there are many surprising regions across the U.S. that are experiencing a boom in entrepreneurial growth and expansion. Venture 51, a seed-and early-stage fund … Continue reading

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‘Undercover Boss’ Features Phoenix Fastsigns

Scott Koehler, who has owned a local franchise of Fastsigns for 10 ½ years, will be featured in the Fastsigns episode of CBS’s hit series “Undercover Boss,” Friday, May 4 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. On Friday, there will be an … Continue reading

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More Than 2,000 Will Graduate From W. P. Carey School

More than 2,000 students will graduate from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business next week. This is one of the biggest graduation classes ever for the school, known as one of the largest and highest-ranked business schools … Continue reading

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ASBA Celebrates Entrepreneurs

The Arizona Small Business Association ( ASBA ) and the U.S. Small Business Administration ( SBA ) will kick-off national Small Business Month in May by announcing Arizona’s small business award winners at the 19th Annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon … Continue reading

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10 Things To Do When Business Is Slow

No matter what business you’re in, no matter how great your product, no matter who’s buying, every business goes through a lull or slow period during the year. Making strategic use of this time can help businesses lay a solid … Continue reading

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ActiveRx: Choose How You Age

ActiveRx redefines the way people age by providing strength therapy, a proven system that gives seniors the opportunity to maintain their independence, autonomy and the ability to continue to do the things they love to do. A couple, both well … Continue reading

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FASTSIGNS Launches New Brand Initiative

FASTSIGNS of Scottsdale, the local visual communications/sign and graphics solutions provider, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging: “More than fast. More than signs.” “We want people to know that while we are fast, more importantly, we provide … Continue reading

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Celebrating Entrepreneurship ~ Nominations Open For Spirit Of Enterprise Awards

Their entrepreneurship helps create new jobs and boost our economy. That’s why we should all be involved in celebrating the importance of Arizona’s best businesses. You can honor your favorite Arizona company by nominating it for the 2012 Spirit of … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Consignment Business Expands Into California

Three siblings’ lucrative consignment business expands into California From the moment you meet these three entrepreneurs, it’s obvious they’re sisters. Articulate, well-dressed and blonde, they are undeniably of the same distinctive breed. Ann Siner, Jennifer Siner and Tess Loo are … Continue reading

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HealthNation Offers Telemedicine Services To Employers

The digital age has redefined our way of living, and HealthNation has found a way so that employee healthcare is redefined, too. HealthNation, a company based in Arizona, provides telemedicine services to employers and their employees. As defined by the … Continue reading

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