An interesting, recent survey on about 1,000 small business owners commissioned by Deluxe Corp reveals that despite the terrifyingly high small business failure rate, the majority of small business owners are willing to take the risks in exchange for potential success. As reported by Pamela Engel on Business Insider, Deluxe’s online survey on non-Deluxe clients…
Are you interested in starting your own clothing line or simply someone who is looking for an inspiration to start your own small business, Kym can share you some excellent tips. Kym Banguis is the creator of the clothing line Herro Hachi. As unique as her business name, Kym guarantees that her t-shirts are funny,…
Small business owners: You should hang out in events – they are big melting pot for people to network, share tips, pitch ideas and tap on everyone’s industry knowledge, as well as discovering the most recent trends in small business. As we are now entering June 2013, let’s focus on some of major small business…
If you think being on Facebook is what all small businesses want, think again. Due to one reason or another, some small business owners decided to delete their Facebook account. But why? Read on to decide whether you will follow suit or not. Facebook, as we all know it, is THE social networking site. With…
Small business owners matter to local economy – they always be. With that being said, learning what they think about their business, including their insight on the current state of their business and their plan for the future, will give us some clues on small business trends. Twice a year, Bank of America surveys small…
Are you looking for unique ideas to turn into a business venture in health and wellness sector? If so, here’s a niche small business idea for you: Small business wellness. Wellness in the workplace is a rising trend. Offering wellness program to a niche market of small businesses will be a lucrative venture. As a…
It’s official: Made in USA products is back, and it’s making its comeback strong. There are more U.S. small businesses source for U.S.-made products and materials, and bigger businesses now build their factory in the U.S. “Local” and “domestic” are now a selling point. But what is causing the shift? The rising oil price which…
Australian entrepreneur Tessa Hartnett is the owner of a successful online store, Vurge Jewellery, and several other online stores – 8 of them – mainly wedding-focused, such as Bridal Jewellery HQ and Bowties Inc. She shares her story, as well as some valuable tips on how to establish an online store which sources products to…
Reading the news in the past few days, I am under the impression that, on contrary to what people told me about their small business situation, economy does improve, and small business is on the move, riding the wave. Perhaps I need to surround myself with more positive people. Perhaps I need to learn from…
If you are wondering how some small businesses are still in business – and thriving – for decades, let’s hear what Joe Festa has got to share. Joe Festa IS small business; he is the Owner of State Barber Shop, located in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. For over 50 years, he – with the help…
