The Association for Entrepreneurship USA

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The Association for Entrepreneurship USA serves independent and small business leaders across all 50 states through community involvement, peer mentoring and education. By joining forces for greater purchasing power, we offer todays entrepreneur the competitive edge needed to compete in todays digital world.

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Recent Articles

Tech That Alleviates Financial Aches and Pains

Tech That Alleviates Financial Aches and Pains

When first starting out, business finance can be difficult to conceptualize or map out for the budding entrepreneur. Here are some of the ways modern technology can alleviate those financial headaches. Accounting Software There are a plethora of accounting tools on...

Modern Woes of Starting a Business

Modern Woes of Starting a Business

When starting a business, keeping up with common issues and laws to maintain compliance can be challenging. As entrepreneurs, these issues and regulations can affect your business in ways you would least expect. Here are some of the critical business issues that may...

Do’s & Don’ts of Facebook Live

Do’s & Don’ts of Facebook Live

Facebook Live can be a fantastic tool for connecting with your audience. It's great for major company announcements, product launches, rebranding, etc. While it can be a tremendous tool, it can also be a hindrance if done incorrectly. Here are some basic do's and...

Entrepreneurial Success Stories

Entrepreneurial Success Stories

Being an entrepreneur can have its setbacks and uncertainties. It's like running headfirst into a jungle with a vague map to your destination. You know where you want to go, but you're unsure what you will encounter along the way. If you're feeling lost about starting...

Business Proof Your Vacation

Business Proof Your Vacation

If you've spent money on a vacation, the last thing you want to do is spend your time on business calls while you should be relaxing. Many small business owners debate whether to try to put their business on hold or to take it with them. Here are some tips to make...

Pros & Cons of Consolidating Your Social Media Accounts

Pros & Cons of Consolidating Your Social Media Accounts

As an entrepreneur with an assortment of tasks that you need to manage daily, social media is often just one more headache. You may find it useful to consolidate your social media profiles into one personal account per channel. Before you do so, however, there are...

A Hootsuite Review

A Hootsuite Review

Many small businesses use Hootsuite when scheduling their social media content and developing their marketing strategies, but is it worth all the hooting? Here is a quick breakdown of some of the pros and cons associated with the free version of Hootsuite to get you...

Is Hiring Student Workers Worth It?

Is Hiring Student Workers Worth It?

When hiring student employees, you need to consider several factors. While doing so can be beneficial for you and the students you hire, there can be some downsides you need to prepare for. Here are just a few of the pros and cons associated with hiring students for...

Pros and Cons of Seasonal Businesses

Pros and Cons of Seasonal Businesses

Starting a seasonal business can be a fun and exciting prospect for any entrepreneur. But the actual process can be vague and leave a lot to be discovered. Here are some pros and cons of starting a seasonal business. Pros of Running a Seasonal Business Time to plan...

How Fixed Are Your Fixed Costs?

How Fixed Are Your Fixed Costs?

As a small-business owner, your profits may keep the lights on during the day, but the expenses surely keep you up at night. Here are a couple of ways you can cut costs and increase your profit margins so you can sleep a little more soundly at night.  Reduce Your...

The Basics of Email Marketing

The Basics of Email Marketing

Email marketing is a fascinating and booming field. Many believe this form of marketing to be outdated, but it’s not. An email list is worth its weight in gold. Here are some of the email marketing basics to get you headed in the right direction.  Know Where to Target...

Add Some Surprise and Delight to Your Marketing

Add Some Surprise and Delight to Your Marketing

Surprise and delight marketing has become a focal point to some marketing campaigns. It could be a vehicle in a rebranding strategy for some, while others may use it as an incentive for their current customers to purchase more and foster more brand loyalty.  What IS a...