Category: Startups
We are Living in the Age of the Entrepreneur
Even during a historically bad economic stretch, fiery new engines of commerce are being created everyday, all across the world, by intrepid entrepreneurs who are driven by their conviction that they can make the world a better place, or at least earn a mean buck.
Are You Getting Enough Time Off?
The common philosophy amongst small business owners is that if you are doing what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. While that holds true to some extent, the fact is that starting a business and maintaining it will take a concerted amount of energy and effort out of anyone.
7 Tips for Growing Your Small Business
A small business needs to think outside the box. Master these strategies and watch your company grow.
How Moms are Finding Opportunities to Chase their Dreams
There’s no need to choose between being a parent and running your dream business. Female entrepreneurs have been phenomenally successful in the recent past, with more than 8 million women-owned businesses in the United States.
The Lean Startup Movement
A rising movement is sweeping the business world with what might be called the world’s first startup philosophy. And people are paying attention.
Advice for Entrepreneurs in this Uncertain Economy
While it may seem counter-intuitive, business experts will tell you that now is a great time for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business. Often, times like these are when fortunes are made.
Live Your Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job
From figuring out what your dream is to quitting in a way that exponentially increases your chance of success, Quitter is full of inspiring stories and actionable advice.
Huggies Grants Transform Moms into “Mompreneurs”
According to Babson College research, women in the United States have been credited with starting businesses at nearly twice the rate of men, yet only about 3 percent of women-run businesses attract venture capital.
A Huggies-commissioned study also cited access to financial resources (65 percent) as the No. 1 barrier preventing moms from turning their business [...]
Mirassou Winery Announces Bright Ideas Grant Program
Mirassou Winery has announced its inaugural Bright Ideas grant program. Targeting those with innovative ideas, the program is inspired by the Mirassou Family’s more than 155 year history, making them America’s oldest winemaking family. Built on a winemaking legacy that is steeped in entrepreneurism, innovation and empowerment and passed down through strong women, the Mirassou [...]
Success Story: From $50 to Staff of 500
Arriving in the United States 20 years ago from Ethiopia with just $50 in his pocket, Henok Tesfaye is now running a successful business of nearly 500 people.
Henok Tesfaye’s dream to be a parking operator all started on one of the most historic and prestigious streets in the country. U Street in Washington D.C. is [...]
From Burnt Out to Behind the Burner
Forced from longtime positions in some of the nation’s largest industries, men and women alike are making the jump into the world of professional cooking as they trade pinstripes for chef whites.
Unused Stimulus Money Builds Infrastructure Opportunities
Two years after Congress approved investing over $785 billion into a sputtering economy, Americans and businesses alike are re-emerging from the recession.
LaunchRock Becomes Overnight Sensation – Can it Happen to You?
Built in a just few hours and launched on Saturday, LaunchRock generated over 25,000 visits to their website and over 2,200 mentions on Facebook and Twitter over the next four days. Now they are ready to help other startups and websites do the same.
Success Story: Chemical-Conscious Mom Introduces Earth-Friendly Sandwich Bag Alternative
Using her sewing machine and fabric from the local store, she made bags for her children. Soon after, her friends began asking if she could make some for them as well. And just like that, Earth Swag was born.
11 Tips for Turning Your Hobby into a Business
Each year, thousands of Americans take the leap and start a business, leveraging their expertise and passion for a particular interest or hobby. In fact, more than 600,000 new businesses are launched every year in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
New Digital Marketing Business Franchise Launched
BizziBiz franchise owners sell digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses and BizziBiz fulfills those services for their customers.
5 Tips for Brewing Up a Winning Plan for Your Business
If you are thinking about creating your own business, Samuel Adams Founder Jim Koch has a few tips for starting out.
