What exactly is your business? I own a vintage resale business called Wizard of Oddz. I specialize in finding, repairing and refinishing all kinds of vintage household items, primarily from the 1950s-1970s.  Some of my favorite finds include vintage Halloween and Christmas decorations, Pyrex, lamps … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? SRO Prints is a woman-owned full service branding company, specializing in graphic design, screen printed apparel and promotional products.  We have a unique social mission, which is providing employment and a second chance to adults recovering addiction.  SRO Prints … [Read more...]

Cheryl Coy Stamm has been with Aviatra Accelerators since the very beginning. She served as Board Chair of Aviatra for 5 years and currently serves as the Corporate Advisory Board Chair. I sat down with Cheryl to learn a little bit and to share her story. How/when did you first get involved with … [Read more...]

By: Gina Schenk & Tara Manis from Western & Southern Life The untimely death of a key person (an employee who is vital to a business or organization) can happen at any time — and without warning. Key person insurance, which is owned by the company, is designed to provide a shot of … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? OKOTA is a wedding design and photography company. Brides trust OKOTA with all the aesthetic aspects of their wedding day, such as photography, floral design, dessert bar design, invitation design, and day of coordination to help everything come together on the big … [Read more...]

By: Gina Schenk and Tara Manis from Western & Southern Life   Running your own business can make you feel like the ringmaster of a three-ring circus. The upside of this? There's never a dull moment. The downside? Same as the upside. The trick to avoid being trampled by a wayward … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Fear's Confections Gourmet Brownies and Sweets. We hand-make 23 flavors of brownies and a wide variety of chocolates and candies, as well as carry local coffees and teas and local art. How did you come up with your business idea? I was laid off from my engineering … [Read more...]

What exactly is your business? Envisage Architecture is an architecture firm that focuses on Retail and Commercial clients who are interested in growing their business and increasing revenues in an era where customers are looking for a unique and meaningful experience.  We are the only architecture … [Read more...]

By: Katie Melnick Fizz Creative Branding Studio Often times when we first start working with our clients, we find that there seems to be confusion as to “What is a brand?” and “What is a logo?” We thought we’d unpack the differences between these two very different things. A brand is much more … [Read more...]

Learn about the different types of insurance you’ll need to protect your small business and your employees. We explore the different types of insurance you may need when starting a new company. By Brigid Connor, AmVenture Insurance Agency, Inc. Small business insurance for startups and new … [Read more...]