diff --git a/config/test.exs b/config/test.exs
index 021f34b..8f72410 100644
--- a/config/test.exs
+++ b/config/test.exs
@@ -5,13 +5,26 @@ import Config
 # The MIX_TEST_PARTITION environment variable can be used
 # to provide built-in test partitioning in CI environment.
 # Run `mix help test` for more information.
-config :localspot, Localspot.Repo,
-  username: "kevinsivic",
-  password: "",
-  hostname: "localhost",
-  database: "localspot_test#{System.get_env("MIX_TEST_PARTITION")}",
-  pool: Ecto.Adapters.SQL.Sandbox,
-  pool_size: System.schedulers_online() * 2
+database_url = System.get_env("DATABASE_URL")
+
+db_config =
+  if database_url do
+    [url: database_url]
+  else
+    [
+      username: "kevinsivic",
+      password: "",
+      hostname: "localhost",
+      database: "localspot_test#{System.get_env("MIX_TEST_PARTITION")}"
+    ]
+  end
+
+config :localspot,
+       Localspot.Repo,
+       Keyword.merge(db_config,
+         pool: Ecto.Adapters.SQL.Sandbox,
+         pool_size: System.schedulers_online() * 2
+       )
 
 # We don't run a server during test. If one is required,
 # you can enable the server option below.
diff --git a/lib/localspot/businesses/import.ex b/lib/localspot/businesses/import.ex
index 6415dd7..d28c5d9 100644
--- a/lib/localspot/businesses/import.ex
+++ b/lib/localspot/businesses/import.ex
@@ -41,7 +41,9 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.Import do
 
   require Logger
 
-  @type import_result :: {:ok, %{imported: non_neg_integer(), errors: list()}} | {:error, term()}
+  @type import_result ::
+          {:ok, %{imported: non_neg_integer(), skipped: non_neg_integer(), errors: list()}}
+          | {:error, term()}
 
   @doc """
   Imports businesses from a JSON file path.
@@ -73,18 +75,20 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.Import do
 
   defp import_businesses(businesses) do
     categories = load_categories()
+    existing_slugs = load_existing_slugs()
 
     results =
       businesses
       |> Enum.with_index(1)
       |> Enum.map(fn {business_data, index} ->
-        import_single_business(business_data, categories, index)
+        import_single_business(business_data, categories, existing_slugs, index)
       end)
 
     imported = Enum.count(results, &match?({:ok, _}, &1))
+    skipped = Enum.count(results, &match?({:skipped, _, _}, &1))
     errors = Enum.filter(results, &match?({:error, _, _}, &1))
 
-    {:ok, %{imported: imported, errors: errors}}
+    {:ok, %{imported: imported, skipped: skipped, errors: errors}}
   end
 
   defp load_categories do
@@ -96,7 +100,24 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.Import do
     end)
   end
 
-  defp import_single_business(data, categories, index) do
+  defp load_existing_slugs do
+    Businesses.list_all_businesses()
+    |> Enum.map(& &1.slug)
+    |> MapSet.new()
+  end
+
+  defp import_single_business(data, categories, existing_slugs, index) do
+    slug = Businesses.generate_slug(data["name"] || "")
+
+    if MapSet.member?(existing_slugs, slug) do
+      Logger.info("Skipping duplicate business: #{data["name"]} (slug: #{slug})")
+      {:skipped, index, slug}
+    else
+      do_import_business(data, categories, index)
+    end
+  end
+
+  defp do_import_business(data, categories, index) do
     with {:ok, business_attrs} <- build_business_attrs(data, categories),
          {:ok, hours_attrs} <- build_hours_attrs(data),
          {:ok, photos_attrs} <- build_photos_attrs(data),
diff --git a/lib/localspot_web/live/admin_live/import.ex b/lib/localspot_web/live/admin_live/import.ex
index 8a03e73..63d53d6 100644
--- a/lib/localspot_web/live/admin_live/import.ex
+++ b/lib/localspot_web/live/admin_live/import.ex
@@ -144,12 +144,17 @@ defmodule LocalspotWeb.AdminLive.Import do
         </.form>
 
         <div :if={@import_result} class="mt-6">
-          <div :if={match?(%{imported: _, errors: _}, @import_result)} class="space-y-4">
+          <div :if={match?(%{imported: _, skipped: _, errors: _}, @import_result)} class="space-y-4">
             <div class="alert alert-success">
               <.icon name="hero-check-circle" class="w-5 h-5" />
               <span>Successfully imported {@import_result.imported} business(es)</span>
             </div>
 
+            <div :if={@import_result.skipped > 0} class="alert alert-info">
+              <.icon name="hero-information-circle" class="w-5 h-5" />
+              <span>Skipped {@import_result.skipped} duplicate(s)</span>
+            </div>
+
             <div :if={length(@import_result.errors) > 0} class="alert alert-warning">
               <.icon name="hero-exclamation-triangle" class="w-5 h-5" />
               <div>
diff --git a/priv/repo/seeds.exs b/priv/repo/seeds.exs
index eca707a..25525bc 100644
--- a/priv/repo/seeds.exs
+++ b/priv/repo/seeds.exs
@@ -11,192 +11,75 @@
 # and so on) as they will fail if something goes wrong.
 
 alias Localspot.Repo
-alias Localspot.Businesses.{Category, Business, BusinessHour, BusinessPhoto}
+alias Localspot.Businesses.Category
 
-# Clear existing data
-Repo.delete_all(BusinessPhoto)
-Repo.delete_all(BusinessHour)
-Repo.delete_all(Business)
-Repo.delete_all(Category)
-
-# Create categories
-categories =
-  [
-    %{
-      name: "Restaurants",
-      slug: "restaurants",
-      description: "Local dining establishments",
-      icon: "hero-cake"
-    },
-    %{
-      name: "Coffee Shops",
-      slug: "coffee-shops",
-      description: "Cafes and coffee houses",
-      icon: "hero-cup-soda"
-    },
-    %{name: "Retail", slug: "retail", description: "Shops and stores", icon: "hero-shopping-bag"},
-    %{
-      name: "Services",
-      slug: "services",
-      description: "Professional services",
-      icon: "hero-wrench-screwdriver"
-    },
-    %{
-      name: "Arts & Entertainment",
-      slug: "arts-entertainment",
-      description: "Galleries, theaters, and venues",
-      icon: "hero-paint-brush"
-    }
-  ]
-  |> Enum.map(fn attrs ->
-    %Category{}
-    |> Category.changeset(attrs)
-    |> Repo.insert!()
-  end)
-
-[restaurants, coffee, retail, services, arts] = categories
-
-# Sample businesses - using Columbus, OH area coordinates
-businesses_data = [
+# Create categories (only if they don't exist)
+categories_data = [
   %{
-    name: "The Cozy Bean",
-    slug: "the-cozy-bean",
-    description:
-      "A family-owned coffee shop serving locally roasted beans and homemade pastries since 1998.",
-    street_address: "123 High Street",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43215",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9612"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-82.9988"),
-    phone: "6145551234",
-    email: "hello@cozybean.example",
-    website: "https://cozybean.example",
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: coffee.id
+    name: "Restaurants",
+    slug: "restaurants",
+    description: "Local dining establishments",
+    icon: "hero-cake"
   },
   %{
-    name: "Mama Rosa's Kitchen",
-    slug: "mama-rosas-kitchen",
-    description:
-      "Authentic Italian cuisine made with recipes passed down through four generations.",
-    street_address: "456 Main Street",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43215",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9650"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-83.0020"),
-    phone: "6145555678",
-    email: "reservations@mamarosas.example",
-    website: "https://mamarosas.example",
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: restaurants.id
+    name: "Coffee Shops",
+    slug: "coffee-shops",
+    description: "Cafes and coffee houses",
+    icon: "hero-cup-soda"
+  },
+  %{name: "Retail", slug: "retail", description: "Shops and stores", icon: "hero-shopping-bag"},
+  %{
+    name: "Services",
+    slug: "services",
+    description: "Professional services",
+    icon: "hero-wrench-screwdriver"
   },
   %{
-    name: "Buckeye Books",
-    slug: "buckeye-books",
-    description: "Independent bookstore specializing in local authors and rare finds.",
-    street_address: "789 Oak Avenue",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43215",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9580"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-82.9950"),
-    phone: "6145559012",
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: retail.id
+    name: "Arts & Entertainment",
+    slug: "arts-entertainment",
+    description: "Galleries, theaters, and venues",
+    icon: "hero-paint-brush"
   },
   %{
-    name: "Short North Gallery",
-    slug: "short-north-gallery",
-    description: "Contemporary art gallery featuring works by Ohio artists.",
-    street_address: "321 Short North Ave",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43201",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9750"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-83.0030"),
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: arts.id
+    name: "Breweries",
+    slug: "breweries",
+    description: "Craft breweries and taprooms",
+    icon: "hero-beaker"
   },
   %{
-    name: "Fix-It Fred's",
-    slug: "fix-it-freds",
-    description:
-      "Family-owned repair shop for electronics, appliances, and more. If it's broken, Fred can fix it!",
-    street_address: "555 Repair Lane",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43215",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9520"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-83.0100"),
-    phone: "6145553456",
-    email: "fred@fixitfreds.example",
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: services.id
+    name: "Wineries",
+    slug: "wineries",
+    description: "Wineries and vineyards",
+    icon: "hero-sparkles"
   },
   %{
-    name: "German Village Bakery",
-    slug: "german-village-bakery",
-    description: "Traditional German pastries and breads baked fresh daily.",
-    street_address: "888 Schiller Park",
-    city: "Columbus",
-    state: "OH",
-    zip_code: "43206",
-    latitude: Decimal.new("39.9430"),
-    longitude: Decimal.new("-82.9920"),
-    phone: "6145557890",
-    locally_owned: true,
-    category_id: restaurants.id
+    name: "Outdoor Recreation",
+    slug: "outdoor-recreation",
+    description: "Outdoor gear, guides, and adventure",
+    icon: "hero-sun"
+  },
+  %{
+    name: "Farm Markets",
+    slug: "farm-markets",
+    description: "Farm stands, orchards, and local produce",
+    icon: "hero-shopping-cart"
   }
 ]
 
-businesses =
-  businesses_data
-  |> Enum.map(fn attrs ->
-    %Business{}
-    |> Business.changeset(attrs)
-    |> Repo.insert!()
+created_count =
+  categories_data
+  |> Enum.reduce(0, fn attrs, count ->
+    case Repo.get_by(Category, slug: attrs.slug) do
+      nil ->
+        %Category{}
+        |> Category.changeset(attrs)
+        |> Repo.insert!()
+
+        count + 1
+
+      _existing ->
+        count
+    end
   end)
 
-# Add hours for each business (most open 9-5 or similar)
-for business <- businesses do
-  # Monday through Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (or restaurant hours)
-  is_restaurant = business.category_id == restaurants.id
-
-  for day <- 1..5 do
-    %BusinessHour{}
-    |> BusinessHour.changeset(%{
-      business_id: business.id,
-      day_of_week: day,
-      opens_at: if(is_restaurant, do: ~T[11:00:00], else: ~T[09:00:00]),
-      closes_at: if(is_restaurant, do: ~T[21:00:00], else: ~T[17:00:00]),
-      closed: false
-    })
-    |> Repo.insert!()
-  end
-
-  # Saturday: shorter hours
-  %BusinessHour{}
-  |> BusinessHour.changeset(%{
-    business_id: business.id,
-    day_of_week: 6,
-    opens_at: ~T[10:00:00],
-    closes_at: ~T[15:00:00],
-    closed: false
-  })
-  |> Repo.insert!()
-
-  # Sunday: closed (except restaurants)
-  %BusinessHour{}
-  |> BusinessHour.changeset(%{
-    business_id: business.id,
-    day_of_week: 0,
-    opens_at: if(is_restaurant, do: ~T[12:00:00], else: nil),
-    closes_at: if(is_restaurant, do: ~T[20:00:00], else: nil),
-    closed: !is_restaurant
-  })
-  |> Repo.insert!()
-end
-
-IO.puts("Seeded #{length(categories)} categories and #{length(businesses)} businesses")
+IO.puts("Seeded #{created_count} new categories (#{length(categories_data)} total defined)")
diff --git a/test/localspot/businesses/import_test.exs b/test/localspot/businesses/import_test.exs
index 9ba49e4..00b1f6c 100644
--- a/test/localspot/businesses/import_test.exs
+++ b/test/localspot/businesses/import_test.exs
@@ -37,13 +37,40 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       }
       """
 
-      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, skipped: 0, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
 
       business = Businesses.get_business_by_slug("test-business")
       assert business.name == "Test Business"
       assert business.category_id == category.id
     end
 
+    test "skips duplicate businesses", %{category: _category} do
+      json = """
+      {
+        "businesses": [
+          {
+            "name": "Duplicate Test",
+            "category": "test-category",
+            "street_address": "123 Test St",
+            "city": "Columbus",
+            "state": "OH",
+            "zip_code": "43215"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+      """
+
+      # First import should succeed
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, skipped: 0, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+
+      # Second import should skip the duplicate
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 0, skipped: 1, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+
+      # Should still only have one business
+      businesses = Businesses.list_businesses(%{query: "Duplicate Test"})
+      assert length(businesses) == 1
+    end
+
     test "imports business with hours", %{category: _category} do
       json = """
       {
@@ -64,7 +91,7 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       }
       """
 
-      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, skipped: 0, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
 
       business = Businesses.get_business_by_slug("business-with-hours")
       assert length(business.hours) == 2
@@ -96,7 +123,7 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       }
       """
 
-      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, skipped: 0, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
 
       business = Businesses.get_business_by_slug("business-with-photos")
       assert length(business.photos) == 1
@@ -128,7 +155,7 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       }
       """
 
-      assert {:ok, %{imported: 2, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 2, skipped: 0, errors: []}} = Import.from_json(json)
     end
 
     test "reports errors for invalid businesses", %{category: _category} do
@@ -150,7 +177,7 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       }
       """
 
-      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, errors: errors}} = Import.from_json(json)
+      assert {:ok, %{imported: 1, skipped: 0, errors: errors}} = Import.from_json(json)
       assert length(errors) == 1
     end
 
@@ -179,8 +206,11 @@ defmodule Localspot.Businesses.ImportTest do
       """
 
       assert {:ok,
-              %{imported: 0, errors: [{:error, 1, {:unknown_category, "nonexistent-category"}}]}} =
-               Import.from_json(json)
+              %{
+                imported: 0,
+                skipped: 0,
+                errors: [{:error, 1, {:unknown_category, "nonexistent-category"}}]
+              }} = Import.from_json(json)
     end
   end