Veteran turned Beauty Entrepreneur: Ahmad Azmi

Ramon Ray, editor, SmallBizTechnology.com spoke with Ahmad Azmi, veteran and owner of Amazing Lash Studio. They discussed how Ahmad transitioned from military serviceman to Beauty Entrepreneur and why Ahmad wanted to venture into the world of small business.\ Ahmad Azmi: Veteran, Beauty Entrepreneur, and Businessman Ahmad actually grew up all around entrepreneurship. As a child, he...

4 Ways To Maximize Event Networking: My Time At the Ascent Tech Conference

There’s a new tech conference in town, and its name is Ascent -- “The Only Tech Conference By Startups For Startups.” It took place on October 3rd and 4th here in NYC, and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend on the first day. I was curious to check this one out,...

Smart Hustle Magazine: Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2018

One of the joys of being an entrepreneur is learning from the successes and failures of other entrepreneurs. Smart Hustle Magazine proudly shares those moments. Along with learning opportunities, Smart Hustle Magazine also celebrates the entrepreneurs who dedicate time and energy to building businesses that showcase and forward the values of the small business...

How to be Happy and Fulfilled in a Disruptive World: Notes from James Arthur Ray

James Arthur Ray, one of the world’s foremost leadership and performance advisors, sat down with Ramon to talk about leadership, failure and how to attain happiness in a culture of disruption. James co-authored and featured in the film documentary “The Secret,” a ground-breaking feature-length film, and New York Times bestseller. He is also author...

From Penniless to the NYSE: Successful Entrepreneurship from President of the National Entrepreneur Center

Jerry Ross, president of the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC), is a serial entrepreneur who wants to help....everyone. Under his leadership, the Orlando, FL based organization has coordinated the efforts of 14 non-profits who support business, under one roof, to provide face-to-face coaching and training to over 15k entrepreneurs annually. How does an organization with only...

Small Business Expo Founder Shares His Tips on Networking

I had a chance to sit down with Zachary Lezberg, owner and producer of Small Business Expo, the largest business to business trade show and conference for small business owners, entrepreneurs and startups. Under Zach's direction, Small Business Expo has been named one of the fastest growing privately held businesses by Inc 5000, multiple years....

Attracting, Retaining and Motivating Employees with Jessica Moser of MetLife

Jessica Moser, senior vice president, Small Business Solutions at MetLife sat down with me to discuss the results of the Small Business Index. This is a survey done in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and focuses on the small business economy. I asked Jessica to share her insights into: Why small businesses are...

Mr. Cory’s Cookies – Son and Mom’s Business Spreading Love One Cookie at a Time

We are proud to announce the return of the 13th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference. This year, we will be hosting amazing speakers including the owners of Mr. Cory’s Cookies, Mr. Cory and Cookie Mom! Mr. Cory's Cookies is a NJ based company founded by 6 year old Cory Nieves, aka Mr. Cory. He...

How to Get Press for Your Brand – Becca Brown at the Smart Hustle Conference in NYC

The 13th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference with Seth Godin takes place on Nov 8, 2018 - https://smarthustle.com/conference.  We wanted to give you a taste of what to expect and MORE at this year’s conference by giving you a little summary of one of last year’s amazing presentations. In 2017, Becca Brown, a previous...

How A Local Ice Cream Store Uses Facebook Ads To Build Online Buzz and Traffic to their Store

Angie Ferrell and her husband Chris, owners of Sweet Rides Ice Cream in West Reading, Pennsylvania decided to open an ice cream business after a visit to the beach and watching a young girl selling ice cream from a bike. After a bit of research, they found that ice cream bikes were popular across England...