When you stroll down the charming streets of your hometown, the bustling storefronts are more than just brick and mortar; they’re the lifeblood of the community. Behind each local small business lies a unique story of passion, hard work, and dedication. In this article, we delve into the captivating tales of successful local small business…
With modest beginnings comes great success. Many of the household names you know of today were birthed quietly out of homes, offices and dorms – and now they’re worth billions. If you’re looking for some inspiration to try it yourself, here’s five examples of booming businesses that started out small online. Facebook The start of…
How much do you trust what you read, see, and hear in mainstream media? There’s been such a lot of damning evidence against mainstream media of late that anyone trusting it completely is, at best, being regrettably naïve. Unfortunately it’s also the case that anyone trying to learn about some specific situation will primarily get…
Do you know what is it like being a small business owner? Well, to say the least, it’s a roller coaster ride – just like any other entrepreneurial endeavors. There are busy times, and there are also the dreaded slow times. There is a budget to maintain because it’s so limited, that there’s no room…
Award-winning director and producer, Trisha Dalton, and editor and cinematographer, John Sears, are halfway through their 10-week journey interviewing entrepreneurs across the country. Recently, the Brooklyn-based filmmakers made stops in Louisiana and Texas to share stories of business owners in various industries. Hometown Brewery One inspiring couple is Andrew and Lindsay Nations, proud owners of…
Promotional products, corporate gifts and giveaways are still prominent in business marketing and branding efforts. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to start a small business in this industry. Indeed, the market is huge: It’s a $19 billion market with virtually no barrier to entry, which means everyone can jump into the promo products and giveaways market…
Pearl.com is a really new upstart in the online information space. In fact, they’re really a front-runner in what they offer: Professional answers to professional questions. I already know what many of you might be thinking: Surely this is another Ask.com, or Yahoo! Answers type deal – perhaps with a small twist. Thankfully, Pearl is…
Business Accountant Steve Gift was shocked when he received a letter from the IRS claiming one of his clients was under-reporting the cash income from his Harrisburg, PA restaurant. It turned out that Gift’s client was targeted because he’s a restaurant owner, and the agency feels that he must be making a considerable amount of…
AnewAmerica Corporation is an innovative, non-profit organization that’s been rooted in San Francisco for the last 14 years. Their mission is to offer “social empowerment” and encourage immigrant entrepreneurship to the residents housed within the nine-counties of the San Francisco Bay area. The organization was founded by a group of community leaders from San Francisco…
Angela Jia Kim, Founder and CEO of NYC-based Om Aroma & Co., shares her secrets to success in building a spa boutique small business. We have been in this situation before: We create a business plan, covering every possible aspect we could think of. We thought that we have created a winning business plan, simply…
