Debra Carpenter contributes to the Huffington Post, Startup Grind, Business2Community, and other publications. She is a freelance content specialist who enjoys writing about startups, women in business, and the freelance industry.
I sat down this week to talk with Mike and Ann Marie Chadwell, cofounders of Wreefs. My first question (what in the world is it?) was answered simply, just as it appears on the homepage of the website: Wreath + Reefer = Wreef Chadwell…
Running a business is, without question, a hands-on task. There’s no program that can manage your employees for you, make strategic changes, or magically sell your product. However, not all business-related tasks require a full time employee or hands-on time from you – companies…
Young professionals across the country are looking for a place to live that fulfills them on several levels. They want a city that has plenty of other people ages 25-34 living there, lots of new people moving in, low crime, rent, and unemployment, high…
The vision: You start your own business, bring in tons of profit, and comfortably retire to a private island somewhere in the Caribbean. The reality: You start your own business, struggle to get it off the ground on your tight budget, accrue tons of…
The moment you realize you need to borrow money for your tech startup may not be the moment your business is ready to borrow. Before you approach any lender for a business loan, you need to ask yourself these 8 questions about your business…
With advanced technology making it’s way into the job market, millennials have begun reimagining the workplace to better fit their needs. One way this generation is bucking tradition is by coworking, a relatively recent phenomenon that allows freelancers and entrepreneurs to enjoy the benefits of working in…
If your startup needs funding and you’re not sure where to turn, you may feel overwhelmed. After all, there are myriad ways to get cash for your startup, and none seem particularly easy. However, one of the best ways to advance your startup and…
