The U.S. Small Business Administration and Visa U.S.A. are cosponsoring a video contest that seeks to inform small businesses about the advantages of exporting and increase awareness of government assistance available to support small business exporters. “We are looking for creative videos from small businesses that show how they became successful exporters. Videos must highlight [...]
Utah’s small businesses have another opportunity to take advantage of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Salt Lake Community College to help create jobs and economic opportunity in Utah. The College is currently seeking small business owners to participate in the second training cohort, which will begin on August 16. Applications are being [...]
Could you make a career out of freelancing? Lots of people are successful at it today and you can work from virtually any location. The key to successful freelancing is knowing how to properly set your rates. Learn what the going rate is for the service you offer. Factor in your level of experience. If [...]
Batchbook recently announced its social CRM software is now integrated with HootSuite, makers of the market-leading social media management system, enabling business teams to stay socially connected with their contacts on a more personal level. With greater insight into Tweets, Facebook posts and other social conversations, small businesses can build stronger relationships with the right [...]
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is pleased to announce the success of its Subcontractor Industry Day, hosted by Remington Defense and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) on March 5, 2013. Remington Defense established the event to support current and future relationships with local businesses in the state of North Carolina. “Small businesses and [...]
National business executives, entrepreneurs, MBAs, and globally-renowned venture capitalists will gather for the 5th Annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) on March 16-22, 2013 to share best practices and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. Event headliners include Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of Aspen Institute; Hamdi Ulukaya, President, Founder, and CEO of Chobani Yogurt; and Dana [...]
HP recently announced that its Public Print Location (PPL) network is now available to small businesses who want to offer customers cloud printing services from their mobile phone, tablet or laptop. The new printer-based HP Public Print Locations app for select HP LaserJet and HP Officejet printers allows businesses such as coffee shops, boutique hotels [...]
This June 19-21, join Endeavor in San Francisco for the biennial Endeavor Entrepreneur Summit, a two-and-a-half day conference around high-impact entrepreneurship. Registrants can expect inspirational keynote speakers, connections with industry experts, hands-on workshops, and networking & fun in America’s most innovative city. Early bird prices for Endeavor Entrepreneurs and Endeavor Network Members are available until [...]
The Cardinal Trade Group will host Trade Brooklyn, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Stage 6 @ Steiner Studios, Brooklyn Naval Yard, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 1010 WINS TD Bank 5 Borough Business Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., will jumpstart the show. CTG has planned a worthwhile, lively show for businesspeople, professionals, [...]
In her book, Think Like Zuck, author Ekaterina Walter outlines the five success secrets of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. 1. Passion–keep your energy and commitment fully charged. 2. Purpose–drive a meaningful movement. 3. People–build powerful teams. 4. Product–Create an innovative product that breaks all the rules. 5. Partnerships–Build powerful partnerships with imaginative people. The book [...]
America’s favorite backyard red drinking cup–and a popular fixture in the hands of Snooki and the rest of the MTV Jersey Shore crew–is getting a makeover. The company is introducing a shot cup, a martini cup, margarita and a wine goblet cup. Founded in 1936, the Solo Cup Company is exclusively focused on the manufacture [...]
Nearly half of small businesses expect their financial health to improve in 2013 and are confident that sales will increase over 2012, according to a new survey recently released by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®.The survey also found that nearly one-third of small business respondents plan to hire at least one employee in the [...]
