Did you know that nearly 30% of new businesses fail to make it to one year and nearly 50% fold by year five? New business owners say the biggest reason for their demise is no market need.

A question every business must ask, "How will I reach my customers?". In the latest Support Local powered by Avitus Group we go back to school for a bit of Marketing 101. 

Did you know that thousands of businesses across the country have contracts with Uncle Sam? Frosty Bennett is one of those business owners who has a government contract.

There is a lot to learn when you start your own business and sometimes it's nice to have someone there who has done it before.

Ever have the dreams of starting your own food truck? In the latest Support Local powered by Avitus Group we get the food truck 'scoop' from owner who has done it all.

Many businesses have emergency plans for tornados and fires, but what about when an active shooter is in the building? Find the out the keys to keeping your employees and customers safe! 

We live in an age of 140 characters and swipes and screens. It can be tough to have your voice heard in the wild age of social media.  How are businesses able to connect with their customers?

If you are a baker, you like to bake. If you are a construction worker, you like to build. The paperwork and back office obligations...not so much.

How is your business getting involved with the community?  Hear from a few organizations, big and small, on how they have perfected the act of social responsibility!

In this segment, AuroraTV's Matt Peterson visits a local business owner who is from Ethiopia and discovers how he is able to navigate the daily grind of starting a new business.

Starting a new business can be stressful, but if you have a strong business plan things are much easier.

In this segment Matt Peterson takes us to a local brewery that's been able to grow its footprint and its following by keeping commercial leasing strategy in mind.