Story provided by the NY Times – Tucked inside the mammoth tax and spending bill passed by Congress this month is a much-anticipated provision that will lock in a large tax break for small-business capital investments that has been temporary until now. The break is intended to make it more affordable for small companies to … Continue reading
Story provided by DocStoc – When it comes down to it, we expect small businesses to take their own advice to “shop locally.” While many of us are guilty of shopping at large retailers, who else can we count on but small businesses to stick to their guns and support local enterprise? A small business … Continue reading
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Photographer Joi Pearson was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1980. She developed an interest in taking pictures at a young age from her father, Edward Pearson, who was well known in their hometown for always having a camera in his hand. Upon graduating from Hampton University with a business degree, Joi moved to Atlanta, GA … Continue reading
Think Local First DC is an interconnected community of locally-owned businesses who drive sustainable economic development in Washington DC. The group works with independent businesses, consumers and policymakers to grow a sustainable, local economy in Washington DC. Business owners and supporters have a wide range of membership options. Benefits include but are not limited to: access to … Continue reading
Are you digesting so much information that you feel an overload? Do you feel like a scatterbrain? Maybe, you need to step away and go on a digital diet. This is not about going off the radar. But, David Ryan Polgar, author of “Wisdom in the Age of Twitter, categorizes this as “mental obesity”. He … Continue reading
The Super Bowl is expected to provide a $430 million boost to New Orleans’ economy. Through the NFL’s Emerging Business program, small businesses will have ample opportunity to get a piece of that revenue. The NFL first launched its Emerging Business program, which targets women and minority-owned businesses, in 1994. Each year, the league partners … Continue reading
Most small business owners are focused on their product/service. Sometimes, the owner is not focused on insurance or not aware of the importance of the various realms of the business that need to be covered. Nick Green of Policy Bee, gives insight on what small businesses need to think about. Owners need to think about … Continue reading
Warby Parker was created by four grad students who felt that the cost of prescription eyewear was far too expensive. The expensive, name brand lines are priced very high due to the grip that Luxottica has on the eyewear industry. Estimated to bring in $7 Billion annually, Luxottica is responsible for designing and retailing most of … Continue reading
Do you have an idea for a business? How did you come up with the idea? What problem does it solve? Will your idea change how people live or operate? These are just some things to think about. Maybe you don’t have an idea. If you don’t, but you’re desperately trying to find one, here … Continue reading