by David Kiger | Nov 23, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
It takes more than a great idea to get a small business off the ground. A crucial step in the process is creating a business plan – a formal presentation that details the different aspects of the business, the market, the finances involved and the expectations. Here’s...
by David Kiger | Nov 2, 2015 | Business Insight, Funding, Keys to Success
There are many intimidating factors in play when considering starting a small business. Financial aspects are a big one, and it’s easy to get lost in the many ways of funding a business — bank loans, venture capital, crowdfunding, bootstrapping, etc. Wouldn’t it be...
by David Kiger | Oct 26, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success, Women-owned Businesses
We could all use a little guidance as we navigate our professional lives. For small business owners, that can translate to seeking a mentor, someone with a greater body of work and experience who can help us find our way. For women entrepreneurs, it can also mean...
by David Kiger | Oct 14, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
There are numerous qualities that will help a prospective entrepreneur get a small business up and running. Some may come naturally, and others may require focus, experimentation and learning from others. Here are 10 essential assets that will help put a small...
by David Kiger | Sep 14, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
The recent news of Google’s logo change made headlines, even though the move was fairly subtle — from a serif to a sans serif, a tweak of the colors and other shifts. The reason, according to Google’s official blog, was for an evolving Web world: “… We’ve taken the...