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Networking Opportunities

New Year, New Networking Opportunities

How to Make the Most of Meetups

It's a new year! There are approximately 360 more connections you can make if you reach out to one person each day. But instead of focusing on the quantity of your network, use the following strategies to help build high quality relationships during networking opportunities.

Some businesses take the end of the year to show appreciation to their employees. From holiday parties to cash envelopes, let's break down what gifts employees really want this year.

What do you get the entrepreneur, boss, or CEO for the holidays? Here are some suggestions on what to gift your favorite business owner.

Veteran-Owned Business

Why Veterans Should Start a Business

Transferrable Skills and Opportunities

There are many reasons why business owners should hire veterans, but some of those same reasons would make vets excellent business owners themselves. Here's how to leverage military values into a strong veteran-owned business.

What do you look for in a job candidate? How about someone skilled and disciplined with strong problem-solving abilities? Those who've served in the military typically possess these qualities and more. When you hire veterans, not only do you strengthen your workforce with proven leaders and loyal teammates, but you also demonstrate social responsibility that can help improve your company's image. 

Entrepreneurial Horror Stories

Entrepreneurial Horror Stories

And How to Avoid Them

Starting a business can be scary. Many entrepreneurs are not prepared to handle the hiccups that could suffocate their startup. Here are some of the most common entrepreneurial horror stories and how to avoid them.