A pesar de que muchas empresas en los Estados Unidos esperan aumentar sus precios, muchos tendrán que considerar sus opciones antes de implementar ningún cambio. Walt Disney Co. es uno de los pocos ejemplos de compañías que han aumentado sus precios exitosamente desde el 2009, recientemente aumentaron el pase por un día para sus parques… Continue Reading
A principios de este año, la CNBC entrevistó al ex director general de Goldman, Scott Stanford, y discutieron acerca de Facebook y su desarrollo desde su inversión. Como banquero que ha guiado algunos de los más grandes IPOs en el mundo de la tecnología, Stanford ha invertido en Facebook, Groupon y Alibaba entre otros. Stanford… Continue Reading
Greenwhich Time recently discussed small businesses in an interview with David Albright. As former president of Pepperidge Farm, Inc.and Godiva Chocolatier Worldwide, Albright has extensive experience in the business world. Next week he will will present “How to Develop a Business Plan in Six Easy Steps” at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at Greenwich Library.… Continue Reading
Staffers from Business Insider have compiled a list of answers to the question: “What do you wish someone had told you at graduation?” Alyson Shontell, Senior Reporter, SAI, wrote: “Join a startup when you graduate run by seasoned, smart founders. In an ideal world, you’ll pick one that will grow far bigger than it is… Continue Reading
In a recent post, we began listing tips from successful entrepreneurs for those hoping to enhance their professional courage. Here are a few more: Get a Mentor. Wendy McMonigle of WM Design House explains: “One of the best ways to get out of a career rut is to find a mentor or surround yourself with… Continue Reading
Fear can be crippling in any area of life, and it often has a negative impact on a person’s career. Colleen Oakley of LearnVest recently consulted with several successful entrepreneurs to compile a list of advice for the professionally timid: Let others challenge you. Marc Sampogna, CEO and Founder of Canopy Brand Group, explains: “You… Continue Reading
In a move that will have a significant impact on precious metal dealers of the recent Arizona vote reveal that gold and silver may become legal currency in the state. Approved by the state House early this month, the legislation cleared the Senate by an 18-10 vote. The motion will now be passed to Republican… Continue Reading
ShopKeep, an iPad POS point of sale system, was developed by business owner Jason Richelson to suit the needs of those standing “behind the counter.” The ShopKeep system helps retailers simplify sales by allowing users to add items, select a payment method, add a gratuity and complete the transaction by tapping on an iPad. Reuters… Continue Reading
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has shared numerous tips throughout the two decades of his business. What originally began as an online bookstore has become an entrepreneurial empire thanks to hard work, creative ideas, and high standards. John Greathouse, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, listed 5 success tips from Bezos: Establish a High Hiring… Continue Reading
With three killed and over 200 wounded, Boston is still reeling from the aftermath of the marathon bombings. Small businesses have reported millions of dollars of losses as a result of the blasts as well. According to Reuters, hundreds of visitors have flocked to Boston’s Boylston Street in an effort to help local businesses get… Continue Reading