Category Archives: Small Business Solutions

The Case for an Online Pittsburgh Marketplace

case for an online pittsburgh marketplace

The Case for an Online Pittsburgh Marketplace Executive summary: The way in which small businesses begin has changed in the last decade. For generations in Pittsburgh, you saved up, signed a lease, opened your doors, and built something brick by brick. Today, rising costs for rent, utilities, insurance, inventory, and labor have pushed that path […]

Things Are Heating Up: HammaJack Heat Co. Officially Lands on YinzMart!

Woman at HammaJack Heat Co. booth showcasing a variety of hot sauces at Pittsburgh's First Sauce Festival, featuring colorful bottles and a branded table display.

The ‘Burgh just got a little bit spicier. If you’re a fan of local flavor with a serious kick, we’ve got some legendary news. We are officially welcoming HammaJack Heat Co. to the YinzMart family! Known for their small-batch, artisanal hot sauces and spicy blends, HammaJack isn’t just about “burning your face off”—it’s about handcrafted […]

New Yinzer Fuel: Sigma Snacks Energy Cookies joins YinzMart!

Three vendors smiling and holding Sigma Snacks products at a local event under a branded tent, promoting energy cookies and snacks.

Ever had one of those mornings where you’re rushing to beat the traffic on the Parkway, your stomach is growling, and you haven’t even had your coffee yet? We’ve all been there. But what if you could get your breakfast, your protein, and your caffeine in one delicious, brownie-like bite? Enter Sigma Snacks—the latest local […]

Welcoming Full Count Threads To YinzMart

Full Count Threads Joins YinzMart: Pittsburgh-Themed Clear Stadium Bags for Game Day YinzMart is excited to welcome Full Count Threads to our growing marketplace of local Pittsburgh businesses. Known for their stylish and stadium-approved clear bags, Full Count Threads brings together practicality, Pittsburgh pride, and small-business craftsmanship — just in time for game day. A […]

Can your business handle a sudden change? Try this quick stress test.

Dear Small Business Owner, Running a business means planning for the unexpected. It also doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we’re sharing a Simple Stress Test Worksheet to help you see how your business would perform, for the rest of the 2025 calendar year, if: ✅ Sales dropped by 20% ✅ Costs increased by […]

My Favorite Vendor Munchies

What are Yinz eating during events?  This is so important. What are you doing to sustain yourself during events?  “When I first started vending it was either food at the events or food I had in my pantry” – Jurgen It took me awhile to realize just how long some of these events can be. […]