Businesses

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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered every aspect of our lives in the last few weeks. Businesses of every kind—and particularly restaurants and bars—have been hit especially hard by voluntary and official measures to slow the spread of the virus.  Local businesses are Yelp’s lifeblood, and we want to do what we can to help… Read more

Businesses

• #Tips & Tutorials, #Free Tools, #BusinessOwners

In times like these, access to accurate information is more vital than ever. We’ve compiled these step-by-step guides to help you easily update your Yelp business page with relevant changes to your operations.  Changes can be made on the Yelp for Business app (on iPhone/iPad or Android) or the Yelp for Business site (desktop or… Read more

Skincare chef Yolanda Owens of iwi fresh Garden Day Spa

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Black History Month is a wrap, but the influence that black-owned businesses have on our communities carries on throughout the year.  We checked in with successful black-owned businesses across the country—from juices and gourmet goods in Brooklyn to lashes and beauty in Charleston—and compiled some of our favorite business insights, advice, and stories. Who they… Read more

Restaurant interior with empty tables

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Update: A new post is now available with more time-sensitive information and resources for restaurants impacted by the Coronavirus. Business slumps are inevitable. From economic crises to seasonality to bad weather—there are many external (and sometimes unpredictable) factors that impact the frequency and patterns of people dining out. Eating out at a restaurant is among… Read more

Woman writing a business description

• #Business Owners, #Tips & Tutorials, #Free Tools

Whether you’re an online company or you’re using the web to market your offline business, you’re going to need a great business description for your own website—as well as for social media and review sites. A meaningful and memorable business description can change how customers perceive your brand—both online and in real life. But sitting… Read more

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The holidays are around the corner and with them come plenty of holiday shoppers and tourists. It’s the perfect time to make your Yelp Business Page look a little nicer so you can attract as many customers as possible. To help you bring in more business, here are tips to help you get your page… Read more

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The holiday season is right around the corner, which means many Americans have begun their holiday shopping or are in the midst of preparing their homes to host friends and family for celebratory feasts. However, the most wonderful time of the year also comes with added stress and pressure to overspend, overcommit and tackle endless… Read more