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
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
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?
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
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 Many believe this form of marketing to be outdated, but it’s not.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
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...
Define Your Place In the Market
As a small business owner, you need to think about what really sets your company apart in comparison to your competitors. One of the key distinctions is between differentiators and price leaders. Price Leader Price leaders compete against competitors on a cost basis...
The Personal Touch Management Style
In this era of business, the needs of the consumer, and your team members, are rapidly changing. To get the most out of your employees, you need to ensure they feel connected to the performance and success of the business. Here are some ways to break down the barriers...
Car Shopping Headaches
Unless you’re a car enthusiast, you probably don’t want to spend a lot of free time car shopping, especially as a business owner. As the saying goes, “time is money,” and for entrepreneurs that truly is the case. If you’re not trying to relax, you’re working towards...
Top Enterprise Tech Companies To Know Of
As technology continues to improve, it’s important to keep an eye on the new tools you can utilize to streamline the way you do business. Even if you don’t need these services right now, having an idea of what these tools are can decrease the headache you face when...
Common Financial Pitfalls That Startups Fall Into
When you’re first scaling your business, the finances involved can be overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips for navigating the finances of your small business or startup. Don’t Trust Your Gut — Really Trusting your gut is a huge thing for entrepreneurs. And while...
Hiring Via Social Media
Finding quality employees can be frustrating at times, and social media can make the whole process even more confusing. Running a small business is already very stressful. By using these strategies in your hiring process, you can eliminate another potential source of...
Does Your Age Matter When Starting Your Business?
In business, timing is everything. Successful business owners are constantly thinking about the right time to launch products or focus on specific types of advertising. And while timing influences a lot of things in business, age is a surprisingly null factor. While...