Startup
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…
3 Creative Ways to Fund Your Ideas
You’ve gotta spend money to make money. It might be a tired old cliche, but when it comes to small businesses and startups, it still rings true. These days it’s very hard to get anything…
Kidpreneur
Some parents live by the philosophy of starting ‘em young when it comes to preparing for the future while others will argue to let kids be kids. However, they might not be as innocent as…
Why Does Small Business Matter?
Today, the US is a hotbed of startups and small businesses. Even with the popularity of the Internet and multi-national corporations, small businesses are much more common and more likely to impact your life than…