Category: Case Studies

Who they are: Dandelion Chocolate Where in the world: San Francisco, California What they do: Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in San Francisco’s Mission District. Sourcing the best ingredients and tuning each step of their small-batch process, Dandelion Chocolate’s aim is

Who they are: Rough Linen Where in the world: San Rafael, California What they do: Rough Linen supplies fine bed, bath, and apparel linens from an artisanal workshop in California. Inspired by an heirloom unearthed from a family closet, Rough Linen founder Tricia

No list, no problem. Emma, insta mom extraordinaire at Play at Home Mummy, is a prime example of how quality content and an engaged following on Instagram can help you grow an email list fast.  Instagram algorithms are rapidly evolving, and getting your

I love chatting with other business owners to hear their tales of success, their challenges and how they overcome them. Recently I chatted with Calvin Quallis, founder of men’s grooming brand Scotch Porter. Based in New Jersey, Scotch Porter has grown from a

I recently caught up with co-owner and marketing mastermind behind Boston co-retail space For Now, Kaity Cimo. She runs the space with friend and business partner Katharine ReQua. They opened a year ago and have played home to over 80 brands in that time.

Mannix and Co makes funky kids streetwear. It is the brainchild of Zoe, who came up with the idea when she was looking for clothes to dress her own kids in. She didn’t want to go to the same chain stores as everyone

There are plenty of graphic designers out there who’ve dreamt of launching their own small business. Morgan Macdonald has done it twice. She runs a successful boutique graphic design studio, Morgi Mac, and earlier this year launched Slighty Shirtee. Slightly Shirtee creates ‘slightly sassy slogan

They say every crisis is an opportunity. For Emma, the owner, creator and head honcho at Happy Hands Happy Heart, a personal struggle with anxiety led to a successful business making all natural play dough. Yup, this successful small business owner gets to make

As anyone who runs their own business knows it’s not all Instagram filters and glamorous opening parties. In this interview series, we find out the story behind the scenes–what it takes to launch and run a successful business, picking up some marketing and