4 reasons small businesses shouldn't skip out on advertising in local media

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My Instagram and TikTok side hustle books up to $16,000 in monthly revenue. It's my third business and I finally learned how to find success.

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Chase Coleman is an Amazon employee and content creator.

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Got a thriving side hustle? Here's how and when to tell your boss about it — and why you probably should.

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Side hustles are a great way to fulfill a passion or make some extra cash.

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I started making candles from a humble craft kit and grew it into a million-dollar business. Here are the steps I took to go from Etsy to Nordstrom.

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Tamara Mayne
In 2021, Tamara Mayne's business made seven figures in revenue.

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I was sick of racist comments and scammers posing as my business online. Here's why I paid to get verified on Instagram.

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Adella Colvin is the owner of LolaBean Yarn Co. in Grovetown, Georgia.

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I make $15,000 in ad revenue a month through podcasts. Here’s how I started my network on Instagram.

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Getting laid off from PayPal was a blessing in disguise that enabled me to turn my online side hustle into a full-time business

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Cinneah El-Amin is the founder of Flynanced.

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I took a 6-month 'sabbatical' after months of cheap living while traveling. The best thing about the digital-nomad lifestyle is having options.

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Julia Masselos lived in four countries while working remotely in marketing.

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Amazon gave 'small business' and 'Black-owned business' badges to companies that were neither, report says

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Amazon reportedly gave "Small Business" and "Black-Owned Small Business" badges (right) to companies that don't fit that criteria.

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