By Tom Lunney Once again we have another Thanksgiving holiday coming and folks all over our country and abroad are gearing up for the day.  Some will have masses of family over and a feast.  Some will be eating off of Styrofoam plates with whatever the mess hall has prepared.  And some will go to … [Read more...]

1. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA & HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS? We have been in business for 3 years. Danielle was working as a CFO for a small business and she knew that there was a need for accounting professionals in the small business marketplace; not just CPAs for your … [Read more...]

How did you come up with your business idea? While meeting with a couple mentors over the years, I did an exercise of “what 50 things would I want to accomplish in the next 50 years” … essentially, what does my legacy shape up to be when I look back? We are all wired for relationships and to be a … [Read more...]

By Angela Ozar Last week, I sat down with two local women entrepreneurs: Lacy Starling, President and Fearless Leader of Legion Logistics, and Maggie Frye, Founder and Principal Consultant at Core Consulting. My mission? To find out- what’s her secret? How do these two women (who both have the … [Read more...]

How did you come up with your business idea? I got the idea through frustration at the experience and cost of outdoor excursions while traveling. On two separate occasions, I purchased sea kayaking excursions that left me feeling like it was a waste of money instead of a fabulous experience. I … [Read more...]

By Kristen M. Hoover, McCarthy Lebit The concept of the open source movement has been around in some fashion for many years, but with respect to software it was coined and began gaining momentum in the 1990s. Since then, it has evolved and grown in popularity to the extent that even major tech … [Read more...]

By Paige S. Connelly and Cassandra W. Borchers from Thompson Hine Why the uptick in angel fund formation in the startup community? Investors are becoming increasingly interested in the opportunities and benefits of launching angel funds. With a growing community of startup companies in the tech … [Read more...]

Erica Montejo is one to watch in our Fall 2017 LAUNCH Cohort. She is creative, thoughtful, & passionate, and you can see that in her work. Her attention to detail is inspiring, we could spend hours envying the pieces on her etsy shop! Whether you need a necklace, a bracelet, or anything in … [Read more...]

By HeyNow! Media Branding is all about how people interact with your company. It’s a culmination of the experience they have, the messaging they receive, and how they perceive their interaction. The strength of your brand can often make or break that interaction. Fortunately, you have a large … [Read more...]

Getting coverage by any media organization, whether it’s a traditional magazine or publication or influential blog or podcast, is an important part of building your business.  The exposure can help drive awareness and demand for your product or service. You don’t need to hire an expensive PR … [Read more...]