Have you noticed how many skills it takes to be the owner and CEO of a small business? I find it one the joys, and an occasional challenge, of running my own small business. Over the past few years, I have learned a lot about marketing, setting up and maintaining a website, and writing/producing...
What do you do when you have a problem or a question? Chances are you hop onto Google, online forums, social media or watch YouTube tutorials. So why aren't you using these places to find your next big business idea? Because if you ask someone what their biggest pain points are face-to-face, in focus groups, or...
Being an entrepreneur is a challenge. Keeping your mind honed and ready can help you achieve more, even when times are tough. As an entrepreneur, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “mind over matter.” Whether you’re a startup or seasoned business owner, the fact remains the same: the entrepreneur life is hard. There are...
In life, we were meant to live and operate in conjunction with others just like we do in business partnerships. While being a ‘Lone Wolf’ works for some people it is not necessarily a natural instinct, especially on the journey of business where we are faced with obstacles and challenges on the bumpy roller...
Whether it's a website, an app, or a simple business card, a first-rate design is crucial for attracting and keeping customers. Some small business owners might feel as though they have too much on their plate to worry about the appearance of their website. They might reason that aesthetics isn’t their strong suit, or that hiring an...
Before you start a business, the first thing to consider is the business structure. To know which is best for your business, we will be discussing some of the facts about business structures. What is a Business Structure? A business structure is the blueprint of your business with regard to the ownership, profit sharing, and liability...
Are you thinking about joining a coworking space? Here in New York City, there are a variety of coworking options, and they’re all a little different. I decided to get a closer look at one of the spaces that has several locations around the city. It's called The Yard, and it's an amazing NYC...
New Data Shines a Spotlight on the Challenges and Rewards Facing Self-employed Professionals and Small Business Owners in America FreshBooks, the #1 accounting software solution in the cloud for self-employed professionals and their teams, today unveiled a new survey that shines a light on the challenges, trade-offs, and mindset of small business owners. The survey,...
If you are a French-American entrepreneur launching a new project in the United States, then you may be eligible for the French American Entrepreneurship Award (FAEA). This annual startup competition was launched in 2008 by Club 600, a private club of French speaking entrepreneurs and CEOs with chapters in New York, Miami and Mexico. This...
Are you interested in the current state of women’s entrepreneurship? As a woman entrepreneur, I know that I face many challenges and concerns that distinguish my experience from a typical male entrepreneur. I use the term “typical” advisedly because I know that not everyone’s experience is the same, and I generally loathe to make sweeping generalizations...
