This Pride Month, Yelp wants to empower LGBTQ+ businesses around the country with a LGBTQ+ Owned Business Decal.
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Yelp Adds Maternity Care Measures for Hospitals that Deliver Babies in New York City and Long Island
Yelp exists to empower and protect consumers, including expecting parents looking for a hospital that provides high quality care and will meet their birthing needs. That’s why today, in partnership with the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) and their hospital rating site ExpectNY, we are announcing that Yelp will begin displaying maternity care measures… Read more
Yelp Announces Verified Licenses, Bringing Peace of Mind to Booking a Professional
When you are about to invite a service provider into your home, you want to know as much as possible about that business. To help put your mind at ease, alongside the reviews and photos you already rely on, we’re introducing Yelp Verified Licenses for businesses in home and local services, medical, childcare, esthetics and other… Read more
Yelp Celebrates Pride Month with Decals for LGBTQ+ Businesses
This Pride Month, Yelp wants to empower LGBTQ+ businesses around the country with a LGBTQ+ Owned Business Decal.
3 Reasons You’ll Want To Set Your Service Area On Yelp
*Ring ring* “Hi, I need my sink repaired. I live way out in the boonies. Is that in your service area?” Imagine if the leads reaching out to your business already knew just how far you’re willing to travel. You’d probably save time returning calls and responding to messages. More importantly, you wouldn’t have to… Read more
The 5 Best Non-Traditional Funding Tactics for Your Small Business
Restaurants, laundromats, tech startups, and mechanics. Very different businesses—one common thread. They all need capital to survive and grow. Now there are more ways to fund your business than ever—many of which require less time compiling papers or waiting on the bank. And even if you’re applying for more traditional funding sources, non-traditional funding options… Read more
38 Free Places to Turn for Small Business Advice
How to Find a Mentor, Advisor or Resource that Will Drive Your Startup Forward Your first hire doesn’t turn out to be the best fit. You’re growing faster than expected—and your inventory can’t keep up. Something about your books just seems a little off. You’re making steady profits. Where do you go from here? No… Read more
Yelp OC Presents: Meet The Makers
During the month of May, Yelpers discovered a whole new side of the Orange County small business community with a special Meet the Makers promotion that introduced participants to some amazing hyper local treats and trades happening right in their own backyards. Throughout the series, guests experienced hands-on educational demos, sampled exclusive, unique Orange County… Read more
Detroit Elites Sip, Snack, and Learn About Puebla
On Tuesday, May 21st at 6pm, Detroit Elites enjoyed sips and snacks with M Cantina in Dearborn, while learning about the vision and history of Executive Chef Junior Merino’s central Mexican roots along the way. Guests started the evening sampling M Cantina’s chips and salsa trio (fresh fried tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa de frijol and… Read more
Detroit Elites Get Fully Loaded
On Tuesday, May 7th Detroit Elites had a meal they really relished thanks to Loaded Links, gourmet hot dogs in Troy. Guests tried an array of their sides like fries, onion rings, and tater tots plus an array of their signature dogs like waygu beef, the Detroit Coney Classic, and the Windy City. Plus their… Read more
21 Can’t Miss Opportunities for Women Small Business Owners
Grants, loans, programs, and organizations that female entrepreneurs should take advantage of. No matter how often #GirlBoss trends—there’s still a female founding gap to close. Last year, 1,821 new women-owned businesses opened every day in the US. 40% of new businesses are headed by women. But only 2.2% of all VC dollars went to women… Read more
How To Update Your Business Information On Yelp
When consumers are in need of a product or service, the only thing that’s stopping them from potentially choosing your business, beyond discovery, is accurate information. Are you open all night? Is your business cash only? Is your phone number listed accurately? 93% of consumers say they are frustrated by incorrect business information online.* Updating… Read more
Get New Customers By Adding Yelp To Your Marketing Mix
You know the feeling you get when you have a steady stream of new customers? Life is good. The opposite can also be true. If you notice your stream of new customers slows to a trickle, anxiety can build quickly. That’s why it’s important to find the right balance of loyal, repeat customers and new… Read more
Yelp Celebrates Pride Month with First-Ever Top 20 Most Inclusive Cities
To celebrate Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Yelp is releasing the first-ever Top 20 Most Inclusive Cities and data mapping the rise of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses across the U.S, along with introducing a free ‘LGBTQ+ Owned Business’ decal. So how did Yelp’s data science team help pull together our Top… Read more