by David Kiger | Dec 29, 2014 | Funding
Many entrepreneurs take out bank loans or maybe even max out credit cards to launch their businesses. But what if you can’t get a loan and don’t have credit cards. Microloans can be a lifesaver for budding entrepreneurs who don’t have access to traditional financing....
by David Kiger | Dec 22, 2014 | Business Insight
You dream of starting a business, but you have no experience. Not a problem. In fact, it might be an advantage. Take Ariel Nelson and Lane Gerson. The friends just raised $9 million for their men’s footwear company, Jack Erwin, featured in this Entrepreneur article....
by David Kiger | Dec 15, 2014 | Business Insight
There is much wisdom to be gained from the Grinch. It’s that time of year when Dr. Seuss’ iconic character is frequently on TV, in the all-time classic 1966 cartoon How the Grinch Stole Christmas. And his annual re-emergence got us to thinking about some of his...
by David Kiger | Dec 9, 2014 | Business Insight
You’ve got a great business idea. Maybe even partners, investors and office space. What’s your company’s name? Wait, what was that again? Your business’ name has to be one that will stick in people’s minds. This article in Entrepreneur shows what the science of memory...
by David Kiger | Dec 1, 2014 | Keys to Success
The last few weeks of the year can be equal parts profitable and stressful for a small business. Anyone who has fought their way through a Black Friday madhouse or a mall-traffic nightmare knows how frustrating things can get — and that’s just on the shopping end of...