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The Scout Guide Helping you discover the best local businesses from coast to coast. Support local wherever you go.

Guided by the belief that small businesses are the cornerstones of our cities, The Scout Guide (TSG) connects people with local makers, experts, and one another. In print and online, and on national and local levels, The Scout Guide celebrates small businesses, supports local entrepreneurs, and helps readers enjoy their communities to the fullest.

There’s something about fall that makes settling in with a crisp saison feel like the perfect way to spend a leisurely w...
09/08/2026

There’s something about fall that makes settling in with a crisp saison feel like the perfect way to spend a leisurely weekend afternoon. Our local editors have rounded up six standout breweries and taprooms where craft, community, and plenty of good sips and snacks come together, here:

There’s something about fall that makes settling in with a crisp saison feel like the perfect way to spend a leisurely weekend afternoon. Whether you’re well-versed in the art of…

Happy Labor Day from TSG! To all of the makers and doers shaping our communities everyday, thank you 🤍
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from TSG! To all of the makers and doers shaping our communities everyday, thank you 🤍

✨ Thinking about becoming a young entrepreneur? Join us this Wednesday, September 9 at 12 PM EDT for an inspiring webina...
09/04/2026

✨ Thinking about becoming a young entrepreneur?

Join us this Wednesday, September 9 at 12 PM EDT for an inspiring webinar all about getting started, bringing your ideas to life, and taking that first step.

Hear from Catherine Lowe of The Scout Guide Newport Beach
and Miller Bishop of The Scout Guide Memphis as they share their real-world experience from their journeys as TSG owners.

Register now here: https://bit.ly/4xZX8Xs

The Scout Guide’s mission has always been to support small businesses and the hard-working entrepreneurs behind them. He...
09/03/2026

The Scout Guide’s mission has always been to support small businesses and the hard-working entrepreneurs behind them. Here, we offer a refresher on how you can use The Scout Guide to connect more deeply with the businesses in your community, and more importantly, how you can support them:

Explore how The Scout Guide supports small businesses and entrepreneurs in your community with beautiful guides and resources.

📍The Scout Guide is now in Cobb County, Georgia! Visit thescoutguide.com/cobb-county to learn more about editor/owner Da...
09/02/2026

📍The Scout Guide is now in Cobb County, Georgia!

Visit thescoutguide.com/cobb-county to learn more about editor/owner Dallas Watson, her top 3 reasons for bringing The Scout Guide to her city, and follow along as she Scouts the best of local in Cobb County.

Happy September from TSG - here’s to falling in love with local this season and every season 🧡
09/01/2026

Happy September from TSG - here’s to falling in love with local this season and every season 🧡

In celebration of Black Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight on standout Black-owned businesses in the event space ...
08/28/2026

In celebration of Black Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight on standout Black-owned businesses in the event space that are bringing creativity, personality, and serious talent to celebrations across the country.

From elevated sleepover parties and joyful ice cream carts to show-stopping charcuterie and full-service event production, these are the businesses we’re loving right now—and think you’ll want to know, too, here:

Uncover standout Black-Owned Event Businesses making waves with innovative parties and services across the nation.

Calling all Boston small business lovers! 🚗✨We’re planning our next Scout Guide pop-up and want to team up with a local ...
08/28/2026

Calling all Boston small business lovers! 🚗✨
We’re planning our next Scout Guide pop-up and want to team up with a local shop that’s as passionate about community as we are — Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, wherever you shine.
Know the perfect fit? DM us or drop a comment below. We’d love it to be you.

Being a TSG editor/owner is a full-time, year-round business that requires the commitment and consistency of a 40+ hour ...
08/27/2026

Being a TSG editor/owner is a full-time, year-round business that requires the commitment and consistency of a 40+ hour workweek, but with the flexibility that comes from true ownership.

Whether scheduling meetings around school pickup or working from home between appointments, build your calendar in a way that best fits your life and your market. Just ask Shannon, editor/owner of The Scout Guide Austin.

Ready to bring The Scout Guide to your city? Get started at thescoutguide.com/franchise. ✨

✨ So... you want to be a young entrepreneur? Join us Wednesday, September 9 at 12 PM EDT for an inspiring webinar on how...
08/26/2026

✨ So... you want to be a young entrepreneur? Join us Wednesday, September 9 at 12 PM EDT for an inspiring webinar on how to get started and turn your business ideas into action, no matter how old (or young) you might be.

Hear from Catherine Lowe of The Scout Guide Newport Beach
and Miller Bishop of The Scout Guide Memphis as they share insights, advice, and real-world experience from their journeys as owners.

Register now here: https://bit.ly/4xZX8Xs

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