Dispatches from the front lines of the Small Business Revolution. Stay tuned to our blog to get updates on the Small Business Revolution, advice from other small business owners, special behind-the-scenes content, and more.
Posted on December 1, 2020
Lena’s Pizza, Subs & Wings has been a Fredonia staple since 1995, and while Matt Swank worked there in the late ‘90s, he didn’t purchase the business until 2018. Lena’s is known for legendary quality, so as the new owner, Matt was tasked with paying homage to that quality while figuring out how to modernize the business—especially in terms of operations.
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Posted on November 25, 2020
Charlotte Herlong and her mother opened Fresh & Fancy Floral Design Studio (then Fresh & Fancy Flower & Gifts) more than 30 years ago, and today the shop is run by Charlotte and her son Michael. Despite being the only flower shop in Fredonia to stand the test of time, they’ve faced challenges from big box retailers who offer competitive products at cheaper prices. In comes Amy Backman, an expert with over 10 years of experience running her own flower shop in Minneapolis
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Posted on November 25, 2020
After 31 years in the floral business, Charlotte Herlong and her son, Michael, understand the personal side of sending flowers. As co-owners of Fresh & Fancy Floral Design Studio, they take great pride in creating custom flower arrangements for every occasion and milestone in their village of Fredonia, NY. But as lovely as their bouquets are, their brand wasn’t keeping up with the changing times.
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Posted on November 18, 2020
Carla Pucciarelli spent years working at her uncle’s salon, learning the ropes of being a stylist, and running a business. But with the desire to start a salon and truly make it her own, she opened The Hair Bar Salon in Fredonia in 2017. Since opening, Carla’s been faced with challenges like trying to stand out from the competition and find new clients. That’s where Charlie Brackney Love, one of the co-founders of award-winning HAUS Salon in Minneapolis, comes in, serving as the industry expert giving Carla some much-needed advice in Season 5.
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Posted on November 18, 2020
As a busy mother and entrepreneur, salon owner Carla Pucciarelli understands the importance of self-care. With nearly twenty years of experience as a stylist and a strong commitment to stay updated with industry trends, her heart for helping people look and feel their best is what this salon is all about.
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Posted on November 16, 2020
Mike Plaza, the owner of Nyce & Clean Auto Detailing, looked to Deluxe and the Small Business Revolution to help transition from detailing as a side hustle to running his shop full time. That’s why we brought in Hiep Dang & Mylan Sleets, the co-owners of Pristine Detail, an automotive detail center located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Posted on November 16, 2020
Like many entrepreneurs, Mike Plaza started his business on the side, working late evenings and weekends out of his garage. With demand growing, Mike took a big leap to open a professional shop on the main street in Fredonia, NY, offering interior and exterior auto detailing services.
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Posted on November 1, 2020
Shorter days and a tellate chill in the air can only mean one thing: The holidays are right around the corner. November and December are traditionally a busy time for many small businesses. This year they need the holiday shopping rush more than ever. The holidays are always a time for both reflection and looking […]
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Posted on September 22, 2020
Small businesses are struggling today more than ever, fighting to survive the pandemic that is COVID-19. We caught up with a business from each of the past four seasons, learning how they’re adapting their business, finding new ways to drive revenue, and—in some cases—doing even better during the pandemic.
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Posted on July 31, 2020
After many changes to the production schedule for Season 5 due to Covid-19, the Small Business Revolution team completed filming virtually from Minneapolis, where Deluxe is headquartered. In order to film safely, there were many precautions implemented on set for our small business experts, co-hosts Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington, and the film crew.
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Posted on July 31, 2020
Renovation icon Ty Pennington joined the Small Business Revolution team in July to complete filming for Season 5, which presented many challenges due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
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Posted on May 4, 2020
Each season of the Small Business Revolution, our team at Deluxe provides a marketing makeover for the featured businesses, while co-host Ty Pennington helps with renovations of their physical space.New in upcoming Season 5, U.S. Bank’s Morris Jackson will be joining us to provide financial advice and guidance to each business, helping them ensure a profitable game plan for their future.
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Since 1915, Deluxe has been a proud champion of small businesses, and we created the Small Business Revolution to celebrate the drive and passion behind small businesses everywhere. Each season of our original series, we capture the inspiring stories of small businesses that make our communities so unique.
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