by David Kiger | Sep 7, 2015 | Business Insight
The challenges involved in starting a small business are numerous. One that may not immediately come to mind is location, and we don’t mean what part of town the business is located. Each state has its own systems, rules and regulations, and it’s important to be...
by David Kiger | Aug 31, 2015 | Minority-owned Businesses
A new report shows that there are encouraging signs for minority business owners. In fact, minority-owned businesses are outpacing the results of non-minority-owned businesses in several categories. But, as the numbers show, there are still significant gaps between...
by David Kiger | Aug 24, 2015 | Keys to Success
When an entrepreneur’s efforts to launch a small business include an invention, seeking patent protection may be in order. This is not always a seamless process, and there has been a disturbing trend of “patent trolls” eager to try to squeeze money out of businesses...
by David Kiger | Aug 17, 2015 | Women-owned Businesses
Every entrepreneur will face challenges in getting a small business started. Now, add in the responsibilities and time demands of being a single mother, and the path gets that much more challenging. But inspiration can often come from those that have experienced such...
by David Kiger | Aug 10, 2015 | Funding
Crowdfunding is big business these days. How big? According to an industry report by Massolution, crowdfunding numbers are expected to reach $34 billion this year. It’s a trendy and often fascinating way to gain financial support for a new entrepreneurial effort....