When choosing a name for your new company, keep these tips in mind to help you find one that will work now–and in the future. Naming a business is a lot like laying the cornerstone of a building. Once it’s in place, the entire foundation and structure is aligned to that original stone. If it’s…
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An Open Letter To Startups: YOUR BRAND SUCKS
Please don’t be offended, I know you tried. I know you’ve likely poured everything you’ve got into getting your venture off the ground. You’ve missed birthdays, lost friends, and probably haven’t slept more than five hours in as long as you can remember. No one said that you haven’t worked hard, but are you seeing…
Tips For The Entrepreneur
I have had some pretty interesting experiences over the last 20 years. I was never trained as a salesman and pretty much learned on the job. Nothing motivates you to sell like paying a mortgage. My top 3 realizations: 1. If a customer wants to give you money, take it then and there. 2. If…
The Rebirth Of Bucheimer Leather Goods
Bucheimer (pronounced boo-shimmer) was born in 1884, as the American manufacturer of original designs in leather goods. Bucheimer’s legacy includes leather goods for both personal and commercial use. In the first half of the 20th century, Bucheimer produced small leather goods; including, the first ever chain wallet, also known as the trucker’s wallet. Beginning in…
Nexx Unlimited Motorcycle Apparel Company
Company/Brand: Nexx UnlimitedFounder(s): Dan Tibbs Location: Brooklyn, NYSpecialty: Motorcycle ApparelEstablished: 1999www.nexxunlimited.com Panama: Dan, you and I have known each other for damn near close to 20 years. How did you come up with the idea for Nexx Unlimited? What prompted you to start this brand? Dan: My mother moved to New York from North Carolina…