Small businesses are the backbone of Tennessee’s economy – as evidenced by the state’s 142,428 small businesses employing fewer than 100 employees and 470,330 non-employer firms.
Economy
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Playhouse on the Square is always busy during the first weekend in February.
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Guyana’s economy is projected to grow by 86 percent this year, according to the IMF.
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If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.
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Inc. magazine looked at several factors, from early-stage funding metrics to job creation, in determining its recent list of the 50 best American cities for starting a business. Memphis made the magazine’s list, coming in at number 47.
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Memphians who want to avoid the malls should check out one of the many holiday artist markets in the city. Here are a few recommendations:
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Many companies are looking at different ways to market their business, product or service. In the past, hiring a marketer or communicator was sufficient. Today, considering how people consume information and make purchasing decisions, those positions have morphed into something new, with titles and skills to match.
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The national high-end barbershop trend has arrived in the Bluff City, raising quality standards for guys seeking a stylish haircut and a clean shave.
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April is National Autism Awareness Month.
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A window display featuring a rose-colored sundress lured me across the parking lot to Threads Boutique. I wandered in and was greeted by owner Rebekah Carter. I prefer picking out my own pieces, but after chatting with Rebekah, she promptly picked up on my style and made the perfect recommendations.
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The sun may be this summer’s biggest headliner, with August 21 marking the biggest astronomical event Americans have seen in the past century — a solar eclipse.
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Tucked in Brookhaven Circle in East Memphis is a small, green ranch-style house that has been converted into something fabulous: Celery Upscale Resale.