Small businesses sell products and experiences for gift ideas

As folks shop small on Saturday, they might discover several small businesses sell more than just products to gift. They offer experiences, ones to give and, in some cases, ones…

Why you need an exit strategy for your business

OPINION: While most of us use holidays to chill out and think of anything but business, Chanelle O’Sullivan​ uses that time to plan out cool business ideas on paper, napkins,…

Editorial, 11/26: Providing tools for small-business owners should continue | Editorial

A loan from the Small Business Administration helped Wayne’s Body Shop to expand in College View this year. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star Journal Star Editorial Board A thriving small-business community…

PSEG proposes $7B in offshore transmission projects for New Jersey

Windmills are shown at a utility plant in Atlantic City. | Wayne Parry/AP Photo Public Service Enterprise Group has ideas for $7 billion worth of projects to connect offshore wind…

Gumball machine sparks idea for fitness buffs’ Ryze Nutrition business

Business ideas can come from almost anywhere, and that was the case for Thomas McKay when he forgot his preworkout supplement. “I was at a store and was going to…

St. Augustine entrepreneurs pitch ideas at ‘Shark Tank’-style event

It’s been said necessity is the mother of invention. That was certainly the case for Shep Harmon, who rode out Hurricane Matthew while living in downtown St. Augustine in 2016. The…