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March, 2015

Small Business Grant Success Stories: an Interview with Gerhard Guevarra

Submitted by Elena on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 14:25

At Idea Cafe, we're passionate about helping our fellow small business owners every way we possibly can. Over the years, we've awarded 15 cash grants to deserving entrepreneurs to help them take their business to the next level.

This year IdeaCafe.com will turn 20 and we decided to do a series of interviews with past winners of our Grant program. There’s a wealth of diversity among the business owners who won the grant over the years and we would love to share their stories.

Super Fun Ways to Get the Word Out There

Submitted by Amanda Green on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 10:29

Everybody knows that if you want to build a successful business, you have to market that business well. You need to advertise and network and get the word out there about you and what you have to offer. On the one hand, knowing what to do and having tested and true methods that you know will work is good. It helps you create a solid marketing plan. On the other, if everybody’s doing all of the same things, how are you supposed to separate yourself so that people pay attention to you?

Keep Your Work Force Cool This Summer

Submitted by James Helliwell on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 11:47

Employees that stay cool during the hot, summer months are more productive. Workers are less likely to get dehydrated when they have easy access to cold liquids like water. Keeping workers cool can also help them stay level-headed when stressful situations arise. Companies that do not have air conditioning like factories, warehouses, and shipping and receiving companies can benefit from having water coolers.

4 Professionals That Protect Your Business from Lawsuits

Submitted by Anica Oaks on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 14:01

Dealing with a lawsuit can be a nightmare for a business owner. The stress can consume your life and rob you of time that you should be spending with your family and friends. In addition, the physical and emotional toll a lawsuit can cause has been linked to many heath conditions such as anxiety, depression and other serious physical ailments. The best idea is to avoid lawsuits in the first place. To do this, you need to have these four professionals as they are crucial to have on your side working to protect your business.

Workplace Safety Management - Hiring your First Employees

Submitted by Ashleigh Harman on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 14:27

All businesses, no matter how small, have a duty as an employer to protect the health and safety of their employees. This means whether you are hiring employee number one or one hundred, you as an employer have a duty to proactively assess and manage any health and safety risks that may affect those that work and visit your business.