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Margaret Littman

is a journalist who covers small businesses, travel and all manner of other topics, with a sweet spot for anything relating to stand-up paddling or Music City. She is the author of the Moon travel books to and Tennessee and is at work at a guide to the Natchez Trace. Her work has appeared in many national magazines, and she is the former editor of �鶹�� magazine's Start It Up section.

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More From Margaret Littman

Online Presence

�鶹��s Are Turning Facebook and LinkedIn Feeds into Funding Opportunities

Yes, you know people.

Business Accounting

What to Do When Customers Don’t Pay

Protect yourself.

Building a Business

Won Funding? Why You Should Wait to Celebrate.

Here's why your big investment isn't (an immediate) reason to celebrate.

Thought Leaders

Stumped? Ways 3 Companies Boost Creativity

Routine can be a creativity killer. These three companies break the cycle.

Building a Business

Traveling For Work? 4 Networking Opportunites You Should Know About.

Don't just take your meeting and fly home.

Thought Leaders

How This Woman Sourced Inspiration for Fabric From Her Father’s Drawings

Sometimes, the greatest business ideas are found at home.

Tech

How Ag-Tech Ripened Into a Growing Market

As the market grows for better farm data, VC firms are seeding new developments.

Thought Leaders

How This Private-Aviation Training Agency Takes Service to New Heights

SkyAngels is out to make the skies a bit friendlier for flyers.

Thought Leaders

How Sriracha Got So Hot

The conquering condiment is changing the way Americans eat.

Tech

How This Natural, Sugar-Free Soda Is Making Major Inroads With Consumers

Coke and Pepsi, look out. Zevia has its eye on you.

Thought Leaders

For Luxe Clients, What You Should Say But Haven’t

Your clients might not expect to hear these phrases but they can help your bottom line.

Building a Business

Vinyl Records Are Having a Moment

A 65-year-old record-pressing plant settles into a growth groove.

Online Presence

A Candy Emporium for Adults

Because grown-ups need the occasional sugar fix, too.

Thought Leaders

To Boost Tourism and Combat Erosion, This Company Is Installing Artifical Reefs in the Sea

Walter Marine has installed more than 35,000 reefs in waters in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Mexico and other countries.

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This Company Rents Out High-End Trailers For Camping and Corporate Events

A fleet of Airstreams packs a multifaceted business plan.

Building a Business

Accidental �鶹��s Create a Thriving Textile Business

When it comes to theatrical materials, one company is center stage.

Thought Leaders

The Boom Market for Niche Fitness Events

Founded by former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chris McIntosh, Dirty Girl obstacle-course events are running up big bucks.

Thought Leaders

Beyond Secret Santa: Holiday Traditions That Build Teams

A company's holiday traditions should be more about mission-building than gift-giving or hall decking. Here's how you can use the holidays to build engagement with your team.

Human Resources

Avoid These Off-Site Work Party Mistakes

Even when you hold your holiday party off-site, you're still the host and a successful party relies on your good planning. Here are four mistakes to avoid.

Building a Business

Simple Solutions for Better In-Office Parties

For a fun, morale boosting office party, keep these tips in mind.

Building a Business

18 Easy Ways to Say ‘Thanks’

In an ideal world, your staff should feel appreciated 365 days a year. In the real world, gratitude sometimes gets forgotten. Here are 18 suggestions for remedying that.