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Small Biz Owner

This Startup Makes Girls’ Dresses That Last for Generations

Business owner and fashion designer Elizabeth Seghezzi started hand sewing in elementary school, but she didn’t get her first sewing machine until she…

This Entrepreneur Grew His Business by “Getting Waisted”

Bill Glazer is a man on a mission. He wants everyone to "get waisted." No, it's not a misspelling and,…

Small Business Saturday Prep: How to Prepare With Little Time

For many small and locally owned businesses, Small Business Saturday® is not only a great way to boost sales at…

How a Cycling Studio Used Facebook to Get More Riders in the Door

Surge Cycling is an indoor cycling and spinning studio in Saint Louis Park, Minn. Co-owner Ken Anderson remembers back in…

Are You Working On Vacation? You Should

If you’re not working on vacation, you’re in the minority. Most people do. That’s according to a 2018 study from staffing service…

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business From Home

In today’s digital economy, more people than ever are starting businesses from their homes. There are several advantages to having…

This Was the Biggest Mistake I Ever Made Running My Business

I started my company way back in 1994. Think about that. Bill Clinton was President. Pulp Fiction had just come…

Are You a Solopreneur, Micropreneur or Entrepreneur?

If you are running a business--whether it's just you managing a series of online courses people do in their spare…

Sleep and Productivity: Here’s How Science Says It’s Linked

Running a small business can be demanding, and you've probably found yourself working late into the night on more than…

How to Figure Out How Much to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

You are in college and it is the summer. You decide to paint houses to make a little pocket money. A neighbor of yours is interested.…