Macy’s, T-Mobile and restaurant chains like Moe’s, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotsky’s have all suffered data breaches. That kind of thing only happens to them, right? Wrong. In 2020, if you own a small business and have a technology budget, security is the most significant investment you can make. What are some other technology investments? It could […]
What are the trends that will shape 2020? This is not an unreasonable question, not if you are an entrepreneur with a desire to grow your business. Get the jump on the competition by considering these five growth factors:Optimization – According to Ernst & Young’s Strategic Growth Forum, 67% of entrepreneurs said they were focused […]
Attention, small business owners! Have you begun budgeting for 2020? What are you waiting for? The economy may be booming, but global recession and political upheaval can always be waiting around the bend. Whether your plans are to expand or to toe the line, approach your 2020 budget with the following in mind:Emergency Fund – […]
Different people have different impressions of our state capital. It depends on your perspective. The most common attitude among Trentonians, however, is pride, along with a deep, abiding hunger for self-improvement and success. Creating new jobs and establishing new businesses is at the center of that drive. Now, thanks to the New Jersey Economic Development […]
Biz2Credit is an online small business financing platform that uses technology to streamline the funding process. It was founded in 2007 by Rohit Arora. The platform handles more than 5,000 new loan applications each month and was named one of Crain’s “Fast 50” New York companies in 2014. One of the rankings it produces on […]
Your friends may be posting clever memes about the holiday season starting too early. For business owners, it cannot start too soon. This is a time for boosting profits and minimizing stress. These are the final months of the year and if November and December are your busy season, then these are five things you […]
Mercer County is home to approximately 4,000 independently owned and operated businesses. They are the backbone of a community known for its highly skilled workforce, renowned educational institutions and high quality of life. From the retail industry to the service sector, Mercer County ranks as one of the most attractive locations to call home and […]
You realized your purpose in life is to be a food entrepreneur. Now, you are one. You have come to realize there are tons of similar products, food trucks and restaurants. How will you stand out from the competition and connect with your customers? The good news is that they want to connect with you. […]
We are living in the era of a new mainstream economy. It is driven, in large part, by Latino entrepreneurs, consumers and workers. In September 2019, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, with the collaboration of Wells Fargo, a top-tier business and media event was launched. It is called L’ATTITUDE. In alignment with Wells Fargo’s […]
As a brand-new small business owner, you may not be feeling inclined to give money away. After all, the whole idea was to get that cash flowing in the opposite direction. Guess what? That cash flows from consumers, and consumers like companies to support charitable causes. So, start with your business plan. Incorporate charitable donations, […]