by Erin McDermott. Flea markets rang up $30 billion in sales last year, according to the National Flea Market Association. Ki Nassauer (pictured) is executive editor of Flea Market Style magazine and founder of Junk Revolution a popular online forum for devotees of tag sales, vintage markets, and “junkers.” She recently spoke with writer Erin McDermott about what small businesses can learn from the tables and stands of these surprisingly big businesses. EM: We know the old saying: “One...

What’s the right way to start a small business? by Reed Richardson. Though many of today’s budding entrepreneurs are well versed in the latest technology and adept at leveraging social media, one age-old business question can often trip them up on the road to success: How much time and effort should be devoted to the small business when you’re just starting out? With seemingly more pressing concerns like product development, marketing strategy, and capital funding looming over a new...