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3 Marketing Tips on a Budget

According to a recent survey, only 15 percent of business owners spend more than $1,000 on marketing each month, while sole-proprietorships spend an average of just $290. In other words, chances are if you own…

5 Ways to Get Other People to Market Your Franchise

When you first open your doors, how will you let your community know you’re in the neighborhood? How will you market your franchise? Most marketing plans, in the beginning, consist of sending out flyers, putting…

Your Startup May Need a Surety Bond

Many new, first-time business owners don’t know about surety bonds until they find out they are required to have them—usually as part of the licensing process. Typically, a government agency in your state or county…

Feeling Unproductive? Why Less Red Might be the Answer

When it comes to concentration, overall quality of work and productivity, our surroundings can have a significant influence. In fact, according to a workplace performance index created by Gensler and Precision Consulting, the single most…

Small Biz Interviews: Off the Hook

Pittsburgh born and Brooklyn based, Brent Young is the butcher and restauranteur behind Rippers, The Meat Hook, and Whitfield. EMPLOYEES 18 LOCATION Brooklyn, NY INDUSTRY Butcher FOUNDED 2009 WEB the-meathook.com   The success of the…

Top Kid-Focused Franchises in 2016

Nothing is quite as rewarding as working with future generations. Watching children learn something new, whether it’s a new word or a new subject, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. If you’re interested in starting…

7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You in Crowdfunding School

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. In fact, the report suggests…

5 Easy Ways to Market Your Business on a Tight Budget

Can a business survive without marketing itself on the internet? Of course, it can, but not very effectively. Simply put, you need to take your business online if you want to reach a wider and…

How to Start a Business on $200

Knot & Bow founder Erin Ozer talks organic growth, hiring tipping points, and the importance of risk. Opportunity is all about perspective. Some people look at $200 and see a flight to somewhere warm. Erin…

Buying a Franchise: How to Legally Protect Yourself

Purchasing a franchise is not only a large investment, but there are also several aspects of running a business that open you up to liability. Partner with experienced professionals throughout the process of buying and…

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