By Stephen Sheinbaum America’s small businesses are optimistic about their prospects and they are investing in their businesses. That’s an observation that Bizfi’s funding concierges have been making every day in their interactions with customers. They are also the key resources of the Small Business Growth Survey, which Bizfi conducted among small businesses from around […]
By Cliff Ennico “I am in the process of watching one of your YouTube videos and I was wondering what your thoughts are on spiritual/new age stores. “I do know that it is best to have a business location that has some sort of draw, and I am located in between two cities with retail […]
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, creating countless jobs and driving innovation. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, for the first time since the agency began tracking small businesses thirty years ago, the number of closures is exceeding startups. Entrepreneurs face numerous uncertainties, from the bifurcated economic recovery that favors larger companies, […]
By Cliff Ennico The future of eBay is becoming a little clearer. I was privileged both to attend and speak the recent “eBay Open” seller’s conference in Las Vegas (formerly the eBay Radio Party), which attracted several hundred sellers from around the country despite the summer heat (one smart thing about hosting a conference in […]
With approximately 1000 percent growth in participation in the gig economy between October 2012 and September 2015, it’s safe to say that this new type of entrepreneurship has had a serious impact on the economy and has redefined what many consider a typical “job.” The modern-day entrepreneur no longer needs large capital investment, multiple employees […]