beGlammed featured as an innovator in American Way
American Way magazine shined the spotlight on beGlammed in its February 2016 issue. Here’s an excerpt from the magazine’s interview with beGlammed founder Maile Pacheco: Once I founded beGlammed, a mutual friend introduced me to our investors, David... read more
beGlammed: the Uber of beauty offers lessons for startups
Great business ideas can start in the most unexpected places. For me, it was at a hair salon. I was getting my hair cut and asked my stylist about a new type of business I had noticed in the area: places where customers can get their hair done rather than cut. I was... read more
Barry Bostwick Leads ‘Three Days in August’ Cast
Variety reported that Barry Bostwick, Mariette Hartley, Ed Hyland, Mollie Milligan, Meg Foster, Cal Bartlett and Colton Tapp will head the cast for “Three Days in August,” to be directed by Johnathan Brownlee. I’m excited to be part of the project as... read more
How to build a successful business plan
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... read more
Ten tips on starting a business with little or no money down
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... read more
Ten tips for women business owners looking for a mentor
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... read moreDavid R. Kiger is the founder and Executive Chairman of Worldwide Express, a diversified global logistics company based in Dallas, TX. David started the company with $5,000 of his own money in 1995 and led it to become one of the largest of its kind in the US with current sales in excess of $750 million.
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