Born in an era of e-commerce infancy, Zappos turned 20 this year. “People thought we could never sell shoes online. We proved them wrong. And people said it’s crazy to think customer service could be a brand. We proved them wrong on that aspect as well,” says Ryo Hanalei Zsun, […]
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The demand is out there – but where? Smart export market research can help
Researching your market thoroughly is time well spent, and databases can open up a world of information. A couple of weeks ago, GrowBiz provided you with a rundown of some of the free government databases and resource sites that can help you get started on the road to becoming a […]
If you want your company to fly, make sure you have industry expertise on your team
Setting up a new business to soar starts with the right team on the ground. Never underestimate the value of industry expertise and complementary strengths. When Maria Esther Martinez, an engineer, set out to develop Aerosens, a Miami-based technology startup serving the aviation industry, she had corporate and startup experience. […]
Alternative financing is on the rise. Is it right for your business?
Alternative financing options are on the rise and more small businesses are seeking them, according to results from the Q2 Private Capital Access Index from Dun & Bradstreet and Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Here are some of the findings: Thirty-four percent (34%) of respondents attempted to raise bank financing in […]
Fruitique finds sweet success with a proactive sales approach. Your small business can, too.
Juan and German Puerto of Miami come from a long line of business owners in Colombia. So it wasn’t a hard decision to take on the challenge of growing a tropical ice cream brand, Fruitique, started by their father and inspired by their heritage. The brothers joined the company full-time […]
Chaos reigns – but does it always have to?
Chaotic periods can destabilize a small business, and sometimes it doesn’t take much. Some of it is just part of the company’s growing pains. Isn’t this a familiar scenario? Your sales are coming in fast and furiously but you don’t have the staff to handle it. Perhaps your sales cycle […]
Don’t let these 3 challenges ground your business. We have advice for you.
If you run a growing small business, there is a good chance you are facing one or all of these challenges. We picked the brains of some small business experts to help you find a way to overcome them. You are slow getting to market with your product or service. […]
Going global? These free tools can help get you started on your export strategy
Are you hoping to export for the first time? Or perhaps your small business exports to one country and you want to know: What are the most strategic markets to target next? What online tools can help you find new markets? And how can you use trade data and other […]
For this small business, growing sales takes thinking outside the box
Timothy Dunlap saw the potential for turning recycled shipping containers into creative, affordable spaces for entrepreneurs to showcase their products, and started his company Cepods to design and lease containers for use as pop-up retail. “I thought I could put together event-type pop-up retail spaces,” said Dunlap, the Miami entrepreneur […]
Small businesses foresee revenue growth, plan to expand, new report shows
South Florida small businesses, you are an optimistic bunch about your own businesses. In fact, your outlooks are much sunnier than businesses in other states. Local small businesses projected one of the strongest business outlooks nationwide this spring, according to the recently released spring 2019 Bank of America Business Advantage […]