ROI, or return on investment, is a well-known abbreviation in the small business world. ROI is the dollars and cents factor that drives most companies’ actions and decisions. A related abbreviation, one which may be new to you, is ROR. ROR stands for return on relationships, and it was the topic up for discussion...
Eboni Green is an expert media consultant and founder of the rapidly growing Twenty Twenty Visionary media production company based out of Atlanta. As a successful, self-made business woman, Eboni’s journey to success certainly had some stumbling blocks along the way, but it is her resilience in the face of adversity that makes her...
In America, we are lucky to have an environment that welcomes innovation and supports small business owners and entrepreneurs. The current environment is the result of countless organizations and individuals that have made the case for the importance of entrepreneurialism and helped individuals get their start. Last week I spoke with a representative of...
I’ve had so many great opportunities to speak with business owners and learn from their triumphs and mistakes, but Little Earth Productions has to be one of the best success stories I’ve heard in a long time. I had the chance to chat with co-founder Rob Brandegee about his entrepreneurial journey and the many valuable...
Many small business owners think that the key to finding success and growth is to get "funded". But as we've seen over and over from entrepreneurs who've walked out of the 'Shark Tank' or away from 'The Profit', success does not equal funding. While it is many of the small and large companies who are...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Watch out for 33-year-old Olga Kay — she's the latest social-media celebrity, and her popularity is growing quickly. You may have seen her clever YouTube videos featuring impressive juggling performances and comedy routines. The Russian-American, Olga, is more than a performer, though — she’s also a self-made entrepreneur. In 2014, Olga launched her own business...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]I recently had the privilege of interviewing Hannah Perry, founder of the Giggling Pig Art and Party Studio in Shelton, Connecticut. The studio is a fixture in her community, letting children of all ages take part in art classes or after-school enrichment programs. It’s a place where creativity and curiosity flourish. But...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]Freelancers are changing the way small businesses operate, allowing small or one-man operations to compete with larger companies. Recent statistics show there are 53 million American freelancers (representing 34 percent of the U.S. workforce) and demand is steadily growing. In fact, over half of micro business owners (those with 10 employees are less) employed...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]Dolls, trains, baseball – what was your childhood hobby? Did you ever think about making a career out of it? Today I have an interview with Cassy Saba of Cassy Saba Jewelry who did just that. Her story will provide inspiration to childhood dreamers and smart hustling entrepreneurs alike. Early Beginnings – Big Lessons Our...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]Time is an abstract concept. It’s not something we can see or touch, but it has a tremendous impact on our lives. We talk about spending time and wasting time as if it is some invisible form of currency that we can use to reach our goals and to get the...
