August 22, 2011

Rentable Backyard in NYC

I live in the middle of nowhere and take my backyard for granted. New Yorkers, though, live in apartments and private, open, green space is at premium. Timeshare Backyard has stepped up to fill the need. The business is a grass lot in Manhattan’s Lower East Side that is rentable for $50 per hour. Video

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Get Protected: Insurance Types for Small Business Owners

All too often entrepreneurs and small business owners are so caught up with developing a brand, recruiting employees and creating a solid marketing plan that they forget to purchase one of the most important things that can protect them from the “risks” typically associated with start-ups—small business insurance. While getting insured may be the last

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Smashburger Lands On Elite List

QSRMagazine.com: Smashburger announced it is ranked No. 99 on the 30th annual Inc. 500, thanks to its three-year sales growth of 2,673 percent. The Inc. 500 is an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Smashburger is

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Industry Hubs Across the Country

The Wall Street Journal has up an interesting article and graphic about these hub cities that are flourishing on specific industries. It’s a lesson that’s all too easy to forget in a world driven by mobile devices, cloud computing and home offices. There are big benefits to setting up shop in the right spot—especially among

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