Samantha Lile

A native of southern Missouri, Samantha Lile is a staff writer for Small Business Trends as well as successful journalist and web content creator who contributes to various web publications from her home in the beautiful Ozarks, where she resides with her husband and four dogs. In addition to a broad print portfolio, Samantha's work can be found at sites including HuffPost, Thrive Global, the Richest and the Quickbooks Small Business Center. Her work can be viewed at Samantha Lile.

How to Start a Successful Garage Business: Turning Passion into Profit

Looking for garage business ideas? Some of the world's most successful businesses started in a garage. Here are some ideas for you to consider.

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12 Lucrative Tire Franchise Opportunities

Looking for tire franchise opportunities? As long as there are cars, customers will need tires. Take advantage of this ongoing demand.

May 17, 2023

The 16 Best Dropshipping Suppliers for Small Businesses in 2023 + Wholesale Suppliers

Ready to start dropshipping? Check out our carefully curated list of the top dropshipping companies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of small businesses

May 15, 2023

Is a Franchise Right for Me?

Is franchising right for me? If you're unsure, this guide will give you all the info you need to make the right choice.

May 12, 2023

Your Guide to Marketing a Craft Business

If you have a craft business, marketing is key. Here's your guide to marketing a craft business so you can increase your profit and scale your business.

May 9, 2023

How to Start a Rabbit Farm

Wondering how to start a rabbit farm? From writing a business plan to marketing, here's everything you need to know.

May 8, 2023

Where to Get Business Cards: The 25 Best Places

Wondering where to get business cards? We've put together a big list best business card sites. Let's get started!

May 8, 2023

The 15 Best Business Books for Kids

Check out this roundup of the best business books for kids, perfect for teaching them about entrepreneurship at an early age.

May 2, 2023

5 Ways to Elevate Your Brand with Adobe Express this National Small Business Month

This easy-to-use mobile and desktop tool offers customizable templates to graphics to the entire Adobe Stock royalty-free photo collection plus the full library of Adobe fonts to create stunning visual designs for your business.

May 1, 2023

How to Start a Bee Farm

Wondering how to start a bee farm? From writing a business plan to marketing, here's everything you need to know.

May 1, 2023

Food Truck Franchise Options: 12 of the Best

The food truck industry in 2023 has evolved significantly. We've highlighted 12 of the top food truck franchises worth considering for a more successful business venture.

Apr 28, 2023

Businesses For Sale Market Rebounds in Early 2023

The latest BizBuySell Insight Report reveals 2023 first-quarter small business acquisitions bounced 4.8% over the prior quarter following three consecutive quarterly declines.

Apr 25, 2023