The advertising industry has come a long way. As companies began to produce more goods that we didn’t know improved our day-to-day lives, they relied on their ability to introduce new products to a market and successfully make it a household name. When the cost of manufacturing declined, marketing budgets rose and through the years…
Do you know what is it like being a small business owner? Well, to say the least, it’s a roller coaster ride – just like any other entrepreneurial endeavors. There are busy times, and there are also the dreaded slow times. There is a budget to maintain because it’s so limited, that there’s no room…
Award-winning director and producer, Trisha Dalton, and editor and cinematographer, John Sears, are halfway through their 10-week journey interviewing entrepreneurs across the country. Recently, the Brooklyn-based filmmakers made stops in Louisiana and Texas to share stories of business owners in various industries. Hometown Brewery One inspiring couple is Andrew and Lindsay Nations, proud owners of…
Promotional products, corporate gifts and giveaways are still prominent in business marketing and branding efforts. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to start a small business in this industry. Indeed, the market is huge: It’s a $19 billion market with virtually no barrier to entry, which means everyone can jump into the promo products and giveaways market…
Angela Jia Kim, Founder and CEO of NYC-based Om Aroma & Co., shares her secrets to success in building a spa boutique small business. We have been in this situation before: We create a business plan, covering every possible aspect we could think of. We thought that we have created a winning business plan, simply…
Can we make money out of other people’s garbage? Well, according to Tom Szaky, the answer is yes, absolutely. Tom is the Founder/CEO of TerraCycle, a successful small business which turns garbage into useful products and, eventually, money. Solving garbage problems Tom started TerraCycle about 10 years ago, and it’s still running and thriving today…
Brundidge is a small town of 2,000 people located in between Montgomery, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. The town is no different from other towns in the U.S. – there are a lot of vacancies; businesses come and go, and just like the others, as small businesses and factories closed down, big retailers like Walmart came…
Getting laid-off means the end of the world for many, but not for Marcus Johnson. This video and blog post will show you how Marcus manages to turn bad situation into a successful small business with the help of a local small business development center. Marcus Johnson is the CEO of Starstruck Entertainment Services, based…
Did you know why running a small business is fun? Well, there are many reasons, but for Gail and Stacey Rogers, it’s all fun and play in their business. Gail and her daughter Stacey are the owners of Chester, NJ, USA local business, Toys with Love. They sell quality toys, including their very own line…
Quite often, successful small businesses were born out of a necessity. This is also the case for CitySlips, a New York City-based brand which is nationally known for its compact and convenient line of footwear. Both standing at 5’2″ tall, Susie Levitt and Katie Shea, both college friends, like to wear high heels. However, as…
