There are few hardware stores that can brag of hosting 300-person art shows or can claim they have a pot-bellied pig parked in the backyard. Fewer still can be spotted in the background of Alexander Wang campaigns, models bedecked in expensive jumpers and coil chain. But Crest Hardware, a North Brooklyn staple, is known for […]
Interviews
Small Biz Interviews: Reaching for the Sky
Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan opened a Sky Ting, a yoga studio in Chinatown, just over a year ago. Lifelong dancers, they both got into yoga in college as a way of training or managing stress, and met each other while studying more intensively under their mentor. Krissy and Chloe became friends, and realized they both […]
Top 5 Interview Questions to Really Get to Know Your Candidates
In general, interviews only last between 30-45 minutes, so you have a relatively short period of time to find out about your candidates and make a decision on who to hire. The wrong hiring decision can be detrimental to a business, so it is important to find out as much as you can by asking […]
Small Biz Interviews: Build It and They Will Come
Architecture is a unique field that combines artistry with mathematical precision; it requires long days of bouncing between loosened up creativity and buttoned up exactness. Design too requires a similar blend of left and right brain skills—on the one hand, you need to find the right solution for your client at the right price, and […]
In the (Green) House
If someone were to say the phrase “urban agriculture,” quaint community gardens would probably come to mind. A vital resource, especially in major metropolises like New York and Chicago, these gardens usually contain a row of tomatoes, perhaps some other vegetables, and much needed green space—respite from the concrete jungle. In 2008, longtime friends Viraj […]
When Good Beer = Clean Oceans
Saltwater Brewery was started just under 3 years ago when a group of friends from Florida decided to pursue their combined passion for beer and the ocean. Chris Gove, the founder of the company, was in San Diego pursuing a career in finance and development when he decided to come up with a business plan […]
Small Biz Interviews: The Parachute Principle
It makes sense that Ariel Kaye moved to LA from The City That Never Sleeps to launch her direct-to-consumer bedding line Parachute. After a decade embedded in the New York City ad world, Kaye decamped to Venice Beach, a healthy move that went hand-in-hand with the brand’s core ethos: sleep well, live well. At Parachute, […]
Small Biz Interviews: Cannonball Productions
As the adage goes: when one door closes, another opens. Kate Levenstien was laid off from her job at LivingSocial and was thinking on offers from various other companies. It turned out to be an auspicious moment in her career. She started Cannonball Productions having recognized a gap in the market while at LivingSocial, and […]
Small Biz Interviews: The World According to theSkimm
Every day, nearly three million blog posts hit the internet, published by one of approximately 966 million websites in the world. Ever since the first website went live in 1991, data and content has become an increasingly pertinent (and overwhelming) presence in our daily lives. And those numbers don’t include the tweets, emails, videos, SnapChats, Instagrams, […]
5 Things to Look Out for When Evaluating Resumes
As you hire more employees for your small business, your business will pick up speed toward growth and success. A dedicated, loyal employee is worth their weight in gold, so it’s definitely worth the effort to spend a bit more time evaluating resumes during the hiring process to find the best talent in your industry. […]
