I’ve visited several cities and towns in East Java with my family to visit a couple of relatives. Along the way, I can’t help but notice thriving small businesses. Then it struck me… these businesses are thriving without proper support from the government. Indeed, in Indonesia, despite the fact that micro lending flourishes, access to…
I’ve just watched a video from USA Today, and I think there’s a wealth of useful tips coming from two prolific business leaders, Angie Hicks of Angie’s List and Fran Tankerton, ex-NFL player who is now the owner of 20 businesses – as well as some advice from Jack Dorsey, Co-founder of Twitter and Square.…
Small business owners: Are you feeling the pressure of the economy and regulations which seem not to be favorable to small business? Well, don’t give up just yet, because there’s one thing you should do better – and you can do better right now: Local marketing. What is local marketing? Why it is important? Local…
If you wonder how a small business can grow into a solid medium business, Rob Kaufelt, the Owner of Murray’s Cheese, can show you how. Established since 1940 on Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA it’s not only surviving the ups and downs of the economy, but also thriving. Thanks to Rob…
There are plenty of small business myths which often make SMBs misunderstood. It’s time to set things straight and debunk the myths – at least some of the most popular ones. We have curated some of the most popular myths from trusted small business resources – I’m sure some will surprise you. Without further adieu,…
Have you been in a situation in which you have to break stereotypes on daily basis? Ms. Abingdon is in that situation and she breaks stereotypes every day. Chelsea “Abingdon” Welch is the founder of The Abingdon Co. offering high quality, luxury watches for women who are adventurous and love to travel. She is passionate…
I remember that when I was at the early stage of my entrepreneurial journey, I have this mindset of starting a business using funds from bank loans. Unfortunately, today, small business loans are harder to come by. Scott Shane mentioned in his article that, according to a survey, 30 percent of respondents said that getting…
In my line of business (online business) things today were very different compared to those five years ago. Then, it’s easier to make money online. Today, with all the changes in Google algorithm, things are becoming more difficult. The social media has also changed the online business landscape. In brick-and-mortar business, changes are also inevitable.…
How to Network and Create Your Own Luck? It is true, indeed, that in small business sector, helping each other out is often the only way to go for business survival. Unfortunately, business networking is often overlooked as a way to not only share experience and ideas but also growing your business. In fact, attending…
Small business owners – I’m sure you have heard about YouTube. Just in case you haven’t, let’s just say YouTube is THE site for any kind of videos you can think of. Now here’s the big question for you: Do you know what YouTube can do for you and your small business? Before you answer…
