Category: Growing a Business

Prince Abou’s Butchery: Nav Jan 2021 $10000 Grant Winner

January 21, 2021 Ty Kiisel

Abou Sow started Prince Abou’s Butchery to ensure that the people of New York are rescued from eating meat that isn’t fresh. “It’s a tragedy that New Yorkers (as well as people all across the country) don’t have access to fresh meat and are instead eating meat that was slaughtered months ago,” he says. “That’s why we work with local farmers, slaughter, butcher, and deliver halal meat to New Yorkers all within the same week.” This unique business model helps… Read More

Small Business Saturday: The Business Owners’ Guide 2024

November 24, 2020 Ty Kiisel

Talking about the importance of the small businesses in our community to the crowd that reads this blog feels a lot like preaching to the choir. As small business owners, you understand the vital role you and your Main Street colleagues play in keeping communities alive and thriving. Communities with a healthy and thriving small business district are the cities and towns that seem to be strong and growing. Those with a Main Street that’s boarded up seem to be… Read More

Choosing the Best POS System for Your Business

November 20, 2020 Ty Kiisel

I have a friend who pays for everything in cash. And, not too many years ago, he wasn’t the only one. That’s not the case today. Although some customers still do pay in cash, with debit cards, smartphones, and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology, a cash box, or even a cash register, might not be enough to accept payment for your goods and services. A Point of Sale System (POS) is an important tool for any business. But, choosing the best… Read More

P&L Management for Small Business

November 10, 2020 Ty Kiisel

When I started my first business, I wasn’t doing it because I was particularly jazzed about accounting and spending a lot of time with my nose in the books. I know people who really enjoy that part of running a small business, but at that time, that wasn’t me. I did come to appreciate just how important it was and learned that embracing the books would help me build a more profitable business. I also came to appreciate that even… Read More

The 3 Best Payroll Software Platforms for Small Businesses

October 22, 2020 Susan Guillory

If you have employees, you have the task of paying them on time, tracking their vacation time, and making sure they have employee benefits. You can certainly hire payroll professionals to manage that job for you, but if you have only a handful of employees, you can likely take the job on yourself and save a little money. The best payroll software for small business is designed for small and medium-sized business owners who don’t have human resources or payroll… Read More

Forming an LLC in Texas

September 30, 2020 Susan Guillory

Have you been told that forming an LLC in Texas for your company would be a smart move? There are plenty of reasons to consider a Texas LLC formation as a business owner, but you may have no clue where to start. This article will explain the benefits of the limited liability company business entity, walk you through the steps to form one, and even explain why you might want to hire a registered agent for the process. Why and… Read More