You can have the best idea, the most dedicated staff, and a life-changing product – but it won’t matter if no one knows your business exists. Marketing is a powerful tool for gaining exposure, reaching new customers, and increasing sales. Many small business owners utilize […]
As the clocks roll back and the weather warms up, many people view spring as an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s a new season- after all! For some, spring cleaning means organizing their homes, purging their closets, or crossing that pesky task they’ve been […]
Innovation has the power to transform businesses, communities, and lives. Tampa Bay Innovation Week kicks off on Monday, February 13th and the Greenhouse is excited to use #TampaBayInnovationWeek to promote awareness, provide resources, and celebrate the achievements of innovators in our community. In the context […]
Plan, prepare and practice. This is the foundation of business continuity and the only effective way to diffuse the impact of a hurricane. From flood waters, property damage, power loss and spoiled food, coping with the aftermath of a powerful storm could be very troublesome […]
Businesses of all sizes and industry types are experiencing increased new challenges facing workforce attraction and retention. Prior to the pandemic, according to a 2018 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit report, 70% of small businesses were already struggling to find and retain skilled talent. […]
There is a fundamental truth about constructing a new structure: Any building that is constructed has a better chance at lasting on bedrock than on sand. That is a guarantee! This is why it is so important that your business has a solid foundation. How […]
It began over a cup of coffee at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri; how can our community further help our entrepreneurs? What began with a question led to the first 1 Million Cups event in 2012. To date, there are 160 1 […]
When new businesses or business startups business are prepared with a well-thought-out strategy and plan, they could have saved a lot of time, effort, and money.
Congratulations Entrepreneur! You are growing and ready to move or relocate into your brick and mortar location. With research, zoning, site selection, business incentives, leasing and a grand opening to consider, the task at hand can seem daunting and exciting at the same time. The […]
You’ve searched hard for the perfect brick-and-mortar location for your business, and you think you found it. But don’t start planning your Grand Opening yet. You first have to secure that space, so you need to negotiate and sign a lease. Retail and commercial leases […]