We betcha didn’t know you could review the world’s tallest filing cabinet on Yelp. Or better yet, how about a museum that’s entirely dedicated to Pez candy?! Yelp’s Northeast Community Managers have rounded up the kookiest and zaniest local spots on Yelp to discover. From carousel and umbrella cover museums to enormous elephant statues and… Read more
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5 tips for successful virtual sales consultations
Virtual sales consultations are a new and important reality for in-home service providers. They allow sales to flow even when businesses, showrooms, and in-home selling are restricted or undesirable for some buyers. And while the heart and soul of the sales process remains consistent between in-home and virtual selling, there are some important considerations to… Read more
Increased Consumer Interest in May Correlates with COVID-19 Hot Spots in June, According to the Yelp Economic Average
As cities reopen and COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, local governments have taken action, pivoting their reopening plans. Many businesses that eagerly reopened doors in June were forced to scale back operations and in some cases even shut down again — a costly action for many small businesses.
Behind the business: celebrating 15 years of hot little biscuits with Callie’s
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit was born 15 years ago when owner Carrie Morey knew her mother Callie’s homemade biscuit recipe had to be shared outside of the walls of her cozy childhood kitchen in Charleston, South Carolina. She first launched a mail-order business with the signature country ham biscuit and has since grown to four… Read more
Looking to support Black-owned businesses? We’ve rounded up 19 highly-rated Black-owned vegan eateries across North America to support now, and every day. The businesses below are listed in no particular order and range from soul food in Detroit to vegan crab cakes in Washington D.C. In fact, consumer interest in plant-based food continues to gain… Read more
Stories from Black Pastry Chefs in America
Over the past few months, we have received an outpouring of requests from our community to provide an easy way to find and support Black-owned businesses on Yelp. In fact, this has been our most requested feature during this time, and over the course of two weeks* alone, we saw a 35x increase in the… Read more
Coffee purists and caffeine cravers, rejoice! Whether you need a jolt before you wake up the kids or jump straight to your laptop to work, we know the importance of that cup of coffee. We’re helping you start your day right with this round-up of Yelp’s highly-rated Black-owned coffee shops and tea houses to support… Read more
Behind the business: Lockbusters brings safety, security, and community to New York
Jay Sofer, founder and owner of Lockbusters in New York City, is picking up his homemade hand sanitizer and taking off his protective mask when I join the Zoom call. He’s parked in the heart of Manhattan on 9th between 1st and 2nd, and there’s absolutely no buzz or bustle around him—just silence and rows… Read more
Restaurant and diner trends: where we are and what’s next
Since early March, the world has been on the rollercoaster that is COVID-19 and all of its dramatic highs and lows. The volatile spread of the pandemic—in addition to an unprecedented unemployment rate as well as racial and social injustices and unrest—have all contributed to a challenging and very overwhelming time for most small businesses,… Read more
The hot July heat is just one of the many reasons to devour your favorite frozen treats this summer. Whether you lean towards the classic banana split sundae or like to tease your taste buds with exciting new flavors, one thing is for certain — everyone has an opinion on the best cold treats in… Read more