Ten essential qualities for small business owners
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... read more
How a small business can design an effective logo
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... read more
Survey shows ‘friendly’ states for small businesses
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... read more
Census Bureau report shows positive signs for 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... read more
Inventive entrepreneurs should explore patent protection
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... read more
Success Stories: Single Mothers, Small-Business Owners
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... 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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