US Entrepreneurial Scene: Ahead of EU
When we look at the US against the backdrop of Europe, historically we see that America way surpasses Europe. In size, economy, revenue, agriculture, and a whole variety of other…
Small Business Week
Small Business Week (held from May 5-May 11 this year) is organized by the US Small Business administration. established in 1983 as a “national recognition event”, from then until now…
Minorities Thriving in the US Business World
Minorities in America are making it in 2018. At least, that seemed to be somewhat the conclusion of a recent Guidant Financial survey. Minority 2018 Small Business Trends – together…
Small Business See Major Growth in 2018
American small businesses are thriving, and investors prefer them over larger companies this year. The Russel 2000 index, which includes largely the shares of smaller businesses, is up 7% this…
A Women-Only Island: A Good Business Model?
Niche marketing has always been around but it’s interesting to see just how niche some people make it. Entrepreneur Kristina Roth has created SuperShe Island, a private retreat off of…
Spotlight on: Kona Ice
Many businesses and potential business people benefit from hearing about the paths that others have taken. Recently, the Fresno Bee did a story on Lisa Quiroz, the owner of the…
Bombas Socks: Changing The World One Sock At A Time
If you haven’t yet encountered Bombas Socks, it’s time that you did. Inspired by a quote they say in 2010 by Major George Hood, the Chief Communications Officer for the…
American Small Businesses Hiring Despite Shut-Down
Although many American small businesses report that they are nervous as a result of the government shutdown, they are, nonetheless, hiring. The National Federation of Independent Business has reported that…
Good News for Small Businesses
Good news for small businesses. Optimism in this sector has been on the rise, peaking in May. The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday that is Small Business…
Crowdfunding Taking Off in 2013
Interest in crowdfunding has taken off after President Barack Obama signed the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS) a year ago. This act legalized equity crowdfunding, subject to certain new…