Small Business

What the ACA Era Means for Your Business

It is important to recognize that some small business owners have an uphill battle to meet the requirements of the ACA. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Here’s what you need to know.

'Upcycling' Trend Turns Trash Into Treasure

There’s a new trend sweeping through small business. It’s called "upcycling," and it’s saving the consumers money and helping small businesses gain an edge in the market.

Jersey Shore Summer: Optimism vs. 'State of Denial'

Days before Memorial Day weekend, small business owners along the Jersey Shore worry about a dampened summer season. But optimism prevails, as some finished rebuilding just in time for the first big weekend of the summer.

7 Things I'd Do Differently If I Started My Small Business Today

I didn’t write this post for myself, I wrote it for the aspiring small business owner -- for YOU -- who is just starting your adventure into entrepreneurship. I wrote the following list with the hope that it might help you avoid some of the mistakes I made, or shorten the time it takes to get your business off its feet.

The No. 1 Reason Startups Fail

Ask 10 entrepreneurs why startups fail and you'll get 10 different answers. But there's just one simple cause underlying all of them.