Category Archives: Entrepreneur

As a small business owner, your employee’s safety is likely a top concern. Whether your employees work behind a counter, at a desk, in a warehouse, or wherever, there are risks of injury in almost all lines of work. That’s why workers’ compensation insurance—also often called worker’s comp — is mandatory in most states.  UnderstandingContinueContinue reading “Workers’ Compensation 101 for Small Business Owners”

Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. It’s exciting because your new business is full of promise. It’s challenging because, well, running a business is hard work! There’s a lot to do in order to be successful when starting a new business, and it’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you’re a newContinueContinue reading “Watch Out for these Common Small Business Missteps”

Want to stay on track, hit milestones, and take your business to new heights? Setting goals is the way to do it. Without well-defined goals, achieving what you want can be messy and disorganized, leaving you feeling lost. Clear, measurable, and attainable goals that align with your vision and values will guide your business journeyContinueContinue reading “How to Set and Achieve Small Business Goals”

You’ve been dreaming about it, likely for years, and you’re ready to make it happen. It’s right there in front of you—you’ve decided what you want to do and who you want to serve, and you have the skills and determination to make the leap into small business ownership. It’s an exciting time! As youContinueContinue reading “Financing Strategies for Small Business Ownership”

From smudged schedules to a tea-rrific team. In the heart of Brooklyn, a small business is making a big impact on its community and its employees. Brooklyn Tea, founded by husband and wife duo Alfonso Ali Wright and Jamila Wright, has become a haven for tea lovers and a shining example of how to buildContinueContinue reading “Brooklyn Tea: Brewing Up an Unstoppable Team with Homebase”