Entries by Business Executive

Bridgeport restaurant owner volunteers as ‘finance coach’ to help would-be small business owners

A Bridgeport restaurant owner is volunteering as a “finance coach” during National Financial Literacy Month. Paul Brown, owner of Grill 2 Restaurant & Lounge. volunteers to help would-be small business owners. He says making a business plan is essential — but that’s only the start. Brown also says would-be small business owners should have enough […]

5 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While there are many “small business 101” courses online, few capture the nuances and complexity of running a small business from scratch. You might learn the essentials (like how to file for an LLC or how to manage your books) but miss the most critical component: how […]

Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy

WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The […]

The journey of Marty Kausas: startup insights

Marty Kausas, co-founder and CEO of Pylon, shares his personal journey as a startup founder. His story is filled with challenges, doubts, and pivotal moments that pushed him to keep moving forward. Marty speaks candidly about his ups and downs, offering a reminder that success isn’t just about relentless perseverance but also knowing when to […]

Cincinnati gives 13 small businesses $20K grants to help grow, overcome barriers

CINCINNATI — More than a dozen small businesses across Cincinnati are receiving grants to help grow and overcome any obstacles they may face. Each business will receive $20,000 from the City of Cincinnati’s Commercial Tenant Improvement Program (CTIP) through the Department of Community and Economic Development. “Helping to kind of create a more vibrant community […]

VC investment in European startups passed $52B in 2024, continuing long-term growth trend

Venture capital investment in European startups passed $52 billion last year, reflecting the market’s long-term growth trajectory and gradual stabilization after the out-sized peaks of 2021-2022 (driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic), and the comparative slump of 2023, according to a new report. Although 2024 has seen political and regulatory turmoil, Europe’s talent pool of […]

Man’s ‘4-Hour Workweek’ side hustle leads to $600K income in just 16 months

Mark Hellweg, a 42-year-old entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, has leveraged the teachings of Tim Ferris’s “The 4-Hour Workweek” to build a profitable side business. With an initial focus on Italian-made espresso machines, Hellweg expanded his coffee empire to include high-end drip coffee machines, garnering a significant revenue of $600,000 in just 16 months. Hellweg is […]