Listed below are a number of recent articles referring to small business issues. Click on the title to read the article:
10 Real Reasons Why 2013 Will Be The Year Of The Woman Entrepreneur
6 Tips to Rein in Spending and Be a Lean Start-Up
How Sweeping Changes to the U.S. Patent System Will Impact Your Small Business
Small Business Saturday November 24, 2012
One-on-One Meetings: With whom?
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs' Business, Goals and Journey
Matchmaker Conference Helps Small Businesses Win Government Contracts
Federal Government Misses Small Business Contract Goal - Again
Stop Working More Than 40 Hours a Week
Entrepreneurial Center Graduate in New York Times article
Women-owned businesses growing in Connecticut
Entrepreneurship in Connecticut is Vibrant and Strong
CNN Lists Hartford as One of the Best Places to Launch Business
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10 Real Reasons Why 2013 Will Be The Year Of The Woman Entrepreneur - February 12, 2013
According to a new survey released this week by the National Association of Women Business Owners, women business owners believe that 2013 will see more women becoming business owners than ever before. Read more
6 Tips to Rein in Spending and Be a Lean Start-Up - November 5, 2012
The average cost of starting a business is $30,000, according to a 2009 study by the Kauffman Foundation. But whether your cash comes from savings or financing, watching how you spend your money is critical to the success of your venture. Read more
How Sweeping Changes to the U.S. Patent System Will Impact Your Small Business - November 7, 2012
If you hold patents, have patents pending or are thinking of filing a patent, then it’s time for you to get to know the details of the most significant reform of the U.S. patent system in more than a century. Read more
Small Business Saturday November 24, 2012
Dedicated to kicking off the holiday shopping season for small businesses, Small Business Saturday falls right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and offers a great opportunity to market your business. Learn more
One-on-One Meetings: With Whom? - August 6, 2012
Getting together with key individuals one-on-one is the best way to create the level of intimacy needed to build advocacy. Read article
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs' Business, Goals and Journey - July 17, 2012
As our economy changes, entrepreneurial women are emerging as leaders of industry, bringing significant, fresh ideas to the marketplace. American Express OPEN is going to tell you their stories, reveal their challenges and inspire you with their successes. Read Part 1
Matchmaker Conference Helps Small Businesses Win Government Contracts - July 11, 2012
More than 300 small businesses and 60 large contractors converged on the University of Hartford on Thursday, June 21 for the Connecticut Business Advantage 2012 Matchmaker Conference, an event co-sponsored by the University's Entrepreneurial Center. Read full article
Federal Government Misses Small Business Contract Goal - Again - July 3, 2012
For the sixth year in a row, the government has missed its goal to award 23% of all federal contract dollars to small businesses. On Tuesday, the Small Business Administration reported that federal agencies gave out 21.7% to small companies. That sounds close, but means that small businesses did not receive $3.8 billion set aside for them. Read full articleStop Working More Than 40 Hours a Week - April 24, 2012
You may think you're getting more accomplished by working longer hours. You're probably wrong. Read full article
Entrepreneurial Center Graduate in New York Times article - June 3, 2011
Christine Reed’s gluten-free vegan bakery, called Shayna B’s & the Pickle (after her two dogs), got a big contract last month when it was hired to supply the Wesleyan University graduation with 1,300 gluten-free blondies, biscottis and chocolate chip cookies. Read full article
Women-owned businesses Growing in Connecticut - April 18, 2011
Connecticut businesses owned by women soared in the past decade, held back only by the state’s overall slow economic growth. “Connecticut is a wonderful place to raise a family and grow a business, and that’s why we moved here,” said Bonnie Marcus, owner of Westport stationery designer Bonnie Marcus Collection.- Read full article
Entrepreneurship in Connecticut is Vibrant and Strong
If anyone had any doubts about the enthusiasm for entrepreneurship in Connecticut, those concerns were quelled on Wednesday at the Connecticut Venture Group and University of Connecticut’s conference “Connecting Opportunities: Driving Innovation through University Resources” at UConn’s Storrs campus. Read full articleCNN Lists Hartford as One of the Best Places to Launch Business
Hartford, a two-hour drive from both Boston and New York City, is the capital of one the country's wealthiest states, and a low-cost alternative to other major cities in the Northeast. Read full article
