Tag Archives: small business planning

Building a Diverse Workplace

Posted on July 30, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Working in a startup or growing venture can be stressful, time consuming and creatively exhausting. Building a team of employees who are diverse and who can complement your existing strengths and talents can only help to improve your operation. While … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 2 of 2

Posted on July 23, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Continuing the blog post from the previous week, we will complete our list compiling some of the best web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses that are free/inexpensive to use. This list was originally compiled by Jeff Boss, … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 1 of 2

Posted on July 16, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are so many web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses. Finding the least expensive (or no cost) tools are even more effective for a startup’s bottom line.   Former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss is an entrepreneur and … Continue reading →

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Hiring Your First Employee

Posted on July 9, 2014 by wisesyracuse

If you’re a startup entrepreneur, at some point you may want to hire an employee to help out. Hiring an employee is a critical step in building your business (should that be the direction you’re heading in). However, it’s important … Continue reading →

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Save Time and Make Valuable Connections by Networking Stategically

Posted on June 18, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There’s never enough hours in a day. It’s probably a phrase you’ve heard (and said) many times over the course of your professional career—whether you’re an entrepreneur starting a new business or you’re working for someone else. Regardless of who … Continue reading →

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Things to Look for in a Venture Capitalist

Posted on May 7, 2014 by wisesyracuse

As an entrepreneur in the startup phase, there comes a stage when you might be working with venture capitalists (VCs). Some people think VCs are really lucky, others believe they’re extremely smart and well organized in their investments. VCs tend … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Eligible for a Government Grant?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Nonprofits are not the only businesses eligible for grants. For-profit companies also receive grants based on their idea and work. For example, a company called Canopy Apps received $2M in grant funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to … Continue reading →

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Startup Guide: Before You Quit Your Job, Do This

Posted on February 19, 2014 by wisesyracuse

“Have people build smarter things,” is one of the underlying messages in Andrew Yang’s new book titled Smart People Should Build Things (HarperBusiness, 2014). Yang, the founder of Venture for America, shares his opinion on how our country can rectify … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Winning Business Idea – Part 1 of 2

Posted on February 5, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are two kinds of people in the business world—those whose minds are overflowing with a plethora of business ideas and others who, while brilliant individuals, they may have trouble coming up with new, viable ideas. Many people face this … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Health and Productivity with Time Management

Posted on January 23, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are 24 hours in a day… do you use them effectively? There is a way to manage time that can lead to a healthier and happy life by effectively identifying things that are important and handling the responsibilities that … Continue reading →

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