by Stephen Stern | Feb 25, 2016 | Blog, Business Start-Ups, Case Study, Small Business
In business, there are a couple of true “No-Nos”. First, one should never ignore the federal or state tax collector — they have collection powers that seemingly have no end. Second, don’t select a name for your product or service that merely...
by Stephen Stern | Mar 13, 2014 | Case Study
Hailing from Tunis, Tunisia, Moez Bensalem was far away from the smell, look and taste of his beautiful homeland. While he could not recapture the look, he was determined to bring back the smell and taste of the hummus and mediterranean salads from his flavorful and...
by Stephen Stern | Mar 13, 2014 | Case Study
Toro Creek Brewing Company is a blend of local farming and craft brewing. Like the wineries that surround them on the beautiful Central Coast of California, they grow organic ingredients for their estate beers; including barley and thirteen varieties of hops. They...
by Stephen Stern | Mar 5, 2014 | Case Study
Todd Souza became the proud owner of San Luis Obispo’s premiere house cleaning company, Merry Maids, in 2008. Todd had previously operated and managed his own start-up house cleaning company, Pacific Coast Cleaning, in Orange County beginning in the mid...
by Stephen Stern | Feb 14, 2014 | Case Study
Signature Entertainment is one of the leading full service providers of entertainment, planning and logistical needs for casinos and special events, entertainment venues and Fortune 500 Companies. Signature Entertainment is comprised of executive buyers with extensive...
by Stephen Stern | Feb 14, 2014 | Case Study
Gymnazo started in 2009 as a small group for gym members looking to change up their workout routines and try something new and innovative. Originally motivated to get more leverage for his time as a personal trainer, founder Michael Hughes, started his 45 minute...