In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down almost every aspect of Laura Floyd’s life. Now an alum of the University of Georgia, her income from working part-time at music venues during school in Athens was halted. Revisiting a passion for embroidery that she discovered in high school, Floyd utilized the free time to make … Read more
There’s never a reason to run out of conversation topics. The news, the weather and whatever other people are doing could be talked about at length, in most scenarios. Those topics, however, are dull. No one learned anything meaningful about anyone else by making small talk. For entrepreneurs seeking deeper connection with people they meet, … Read more
Inside a plain, unmarked building on Tulsa’s stretch of Route 66, local business owners shop a wholesale facility with neat rows of colorful glass pipes twisted into various shapes, boxes of rolling papers in dozens of sizes and brands, smoking accessories, novelty items and even skateboard decks. It’s also home to one of the largest … Read more
North Stonington – A proposal to use 100,000 of the town’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to aid small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was approved unanimously with a 31-0 vote during a special town meeting Monday. The assistance program is application-based and requires businesses to demonstrate that they meet at least one … Read more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Jun 27, 2022– Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Thomas Thill, CEO of AmeriVet Veterinary Partners (AmeriVet) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2022 Central South Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and … Read more
Like a guiding compass, a mentor makes the path forward clear. Their experience in life and business gives them oracle-like power to guide you to success. Securing the perfect mentor can be tricky. You need to find alignment of values and relevance in their knowledge. But what if you could choose anyone in the world … Read more
FOR BUSINESS MONTHLY The University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) offers support to Iowa’s entrepreneurs amid a changing workforce With changing workforce trends across the state, Iowa’s entrepreneurs work in more diverse spaces than ever before. The newly-reorganized University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UNI JPEC) has extended its services … Read more
If you’re reading this, you don’t have to be told how crazy things are now. Costs of goods are rising, and most people feel the effects of this economic downturn. We’re not quite in a recession, though most analysts predict it could happen in 2023. At American Management Services, we consult owners on how to … Read more
Starting a business can be an exciting time for entrepreneurs – one full of big dreams for the future. But starting a business also carries significant risk and requires a big commitment (of both money and time) to succeed. While starting a business can feel overwhelming, following these steps can put you on the path … Read more
Small business owners express concerns as rent rises With rising rent, some small businesses in the Phoenix area say they are concerned about their future. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen reports. PHOENIX – Inflation is at four-decade highs, and that means many things are getting more expensive, including rent. As rent for businesses go up, people … Read more