During President-Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he repeated his plans to “repeal and replace” President Barack Obama’s health care law. Referring to the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare,” he said at a rally, “it’s one of the single most important reasons why we must win on Nov. 8.” In his first televised interview after the election, the world watched […]
As a new presidential term begins, small business owners are paying close attention to promises made on the campaign trail. One item that has businesses owners concerned are the proposed overseas tariffs on items imported from overseas. With so many small business owners contracting their manufacturing outside of the US, this kind of tariff presents […]
Will DeJesus is a special breed of entrepreneur. Instead of running one business and dealing with the busyness of a life that goes along with that, he manages three stand-alone companies in Queens, New York, and does it seemingly without breaking a sweat. His companies are: Rapido Tax a brick-and-mortar tax preparation business; Republic Groups, […]
The value of technology isn’t something small business owners can afford to underestimate. Case in point: according to a survey from Time Warner Cable Business Class, 56% of consumers said a relevant business website inspired confidence in a small business. When you’re trying to match strides with larger competitors, embracing the possibilities tech offers should […]
;As the holidays approach, retailers begin prepping for the anticipated boost in business that the months of November and December typically bring. While an increase in sales is most welcome, dealing with a steady barrage of customers can leave you feeling frazzled at the end of the day. Having a plan for staying organized is […]
The holiday season is always a hectic time for small business owners , but before January rolls around there are important housekeeping items to attend to. This quick primer breaks down what your year-end checklist should include so it’s business as usual come the new year: 1. Compile key documents As the year comes to […]
To give customers what they want, traditional brick and mortar retail is rapidly morphing into e-tailing, or electronic retailing. Providing customers a seamless omni-channel experience across multiple platforms requires technology to manage everything from online ads to checkout and payments. But how do restaurants book more tables? Many restaurant owners haven’t made the leap to […]
If you’re a restaurant owner, the holiday season is something you may approach with a combination of anticipation and dread. As sales begin to increase, if you’re not prepared so can your stress level. Getting your ducks in a row well in advance can alleviate some of the anxiety the holiday season brings. If you’re […]
Patrons at Irvine Spectrum Center, an upscale open-air shopping center in Irvine, CA, were surprised to see a familiar face in a brand new form. This summer, Japanese company Sanrio debuted the first Hello Kitty pop-up café in the U.S.. The company operates a chain of retail stores in the U.S. that sell kawaii (cute) […]
How does a small company beat big competitors, online and off? By joining with other small companies to create a big presence. That’s the strategy behind La Familia, a network of 13 specialty retail shops. The network is the brainchild of evo, a small retailer of sporting goods in the Pacific Northwest. In the past, evo […]
