Meet the Navy Veteran Making Waves in 3D Printing

The Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership’s Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is a one-stop shop for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase, or grow a business. VBOC Federal Region II covers the states of New York and New Jersey, and provides entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling…

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Sign Short Term Leases Early On, and Move As You Grow

Avoid long-term commitments. It is statistically true that at least half of the young companies funded by angel or venture investors will not survive three years from funding to demise, and more than that percentage will die with two years if not well financed. The greatest burden of either a growing company or one needing…

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How to Use a Checklist to Build an Innovative Startup

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring…

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Is Franchise Ownership the Right Choice for You?

Being able to work for yourself and not someone else is a compelling idea for many people. You may just be starting your career and dreaming of building a business. Or, you may have had a long and successful corporate career and are longing for something more—additional money, greater flexibility or the chance to focus…

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Starting a Business in 2018: Preparation and Pointers

At the close of 2017, countless people will take a look back at the year behind them and begin making resolutions for the year ahead. For some, that means leaving their old job behind and going into business for themselves, and for others it means starting a gig on the side. For others, still, it…

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5 Small Business Pitfalls and How to Easily Avoid Them

If you are starting a business, you are likely to fail. While the exact percentage of businesses which fail within a few years can be disputed, there is no doubt that more businesses fail than succeed. Fledgling businesses face a thousand pitfalls, but some traps are much more dangerous than others. New business owners have…

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Top Entrepreneurial Industries

Entrepreneurs are typically the vanguard of change. They develop innovative products and services, create new ways of getting things done, and lead the post-industrial economy into previously unexplored territory. As entrepreneurs engage in evolving industries, they inevitably bring with them ideas, capital and other resources that generate momentum. The financial risks may be huge. But…

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