Thursday, February 28, 2013
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about starting a business in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking business. Thinking about starting your own business, but not quite sure where to start? Patch wants to help you find answers to your questions this week, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: Have a question? Ask our experts in the comment section below!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Written when Hazelwood Patch first went live, this article brings you a jewel of a place located where your inner artist can release.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
No, there's not a catch. SCORE's experienced mentors will help you take your business to the next level.
When it comes down to it, behind just about every small business is an entrepreneur hoping to turn their passion into a paycheck. But, as many wise business advisers have noted: Hope is not a strategy. Business owners need support to turn dreams into reality. That's why Patch is pleased to announce a new partnership with SCORE, a nonprofit organization with 12,000 business experts nationwide who provide free mentoring to small business owners. The partnership makes sense because we believe that when local commerce grows, the whole community gets stronger. Patch already provides free listings for local businesses and other tools to help build local brands. Whether you're a 10-year-old jewelry designer or a 79-year-old who carves wood knives…
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
"Hazelwood Patch" went to visit the farmer's market in nearby Ferguson on Saturday. Here's what we found.
Monday, June 11, 2012
"Florissant Patch" rounds up three locally-owned businesses that offer higher-end food options.
If you’re looking for high-end food choices, you don’t need to go to Clayton or Ladue. The City of Florissant is home to hundreds of small businesses, including several interesting, locally-owned specialty food establishments. Here are three of my favorites. Decadence for a de.lish price Craving a delicious slice of homemade cheesecake? Have a hankering for a Bavarian pretzel? Is a slice of quiche your ideal breakfast? If the answer to any (or all) of those questions is "yes," head to de.lish Cheesecake Bakery and Cafe, which recently opened in the historic narrow gauge train station at the corner of New Florissant Road and St. Catherine Street. The café has more than 30 varieties of cheesecake available for special order, with three or …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
On May 5, visitors to the Fantasy Shop can receive free comics and get their pictures taken with Batgirl or Supergirl.
Fans of the Avengers, Spider-Man and Transformers can pick up special-edition issues starring their favorite superheroes during Free Comic Book Day on May 5. The Fantasy Shop in Florissant will have free comics to give away. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., visitors to the shop may receive a free special-issue comic while supplies last. Forty-two different titles will be available, including comics targeted toward kids. A full list of Free Comic Book Day titles is available online. Free Comic Book Day is an annual celebration of comics. Each May, retailers, publishers, suppliers and distributors make some comics free in an effort to reward comic book veterans and draw in new fans. "It's a day to introduce people who may be new to the hobby or let …
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
"Florissant Patch" gets advice from local experts on different types of legal business structures.
As we continue our series on how to start a small business in Florissant, we're back this week with a discussion on different types of business ownership options and tips on how to determine the legal structure of your business. In case you’ve missed previous editions of our small business series, we have shared ideas for choosing a business concept, including the development of unique business ideas and tips and suggestions for franchise opportunities. We’ve also discussed how to write business plans and given tips and ideas on ways to find free and low-cost business training opportunities. Local entrepreneur and business consultant Richard Shoaf is back this week sharing tips from both his personal experience and his clients’ …
Monday, March 19, 2012
"Florissant Patch" rounds up tips and resources for writing a business plan.
If you’re considering opening a business in Florissant, you might be following our small business series. So far, we’ve covered the concept phase of starting your own business, including tips on choosing an original business idea and inside information on buying a franchise. Once you’ve decided what type of business you'd like to open, it’s time to bring the concept into reality. The first step on that journey is to create a business plan, which can be simply defined as a written description of the steps you’ll take to launch and build your business. Why do I need a business plan? A business plan can serve you in a number of ways. If you’re seeking investors to help fund your business, you’ll need a well-written business plan to show your …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
"Florissant Patch" rounds up advice from Florissant business owners who shared what inspired them to start their businesses.
When you're considering opening a small business, the first step is to decide exactly what you want your business to be--to develop a business concept. Whether you choose to go the potentially safer route and open a franchise or you choose to think outside the box and open a unique business, the first thing you need is a good idea. This week, we’re going to focus on coming up with your own original business idea. We’re taking a little inspiration from some Florissant business owners who shared the different ways they were inspired to start their own businesses. Girl Power Although she always knew she wanted to own her own business, Pretty N Posh owner Tiffany Jackson had a career in nursing. But after a conversation with a friend about her…
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
"Florissant Patch" launches a new small business feature offering step-by-step guidelines for starting your own business in Florissant.
If you’ve ever considered starting a small business, you might be doing yourself and the Florissant community a favor. How can opening a small business help you? While most small businesses don't become overnight successes, hard work and careful planning combined with a great idea can lead to serious financial success. Plus, opening your own business gives you an opportunity to do something you want to do. You can follow your passion, provide a service or product that the community needs--and you can be your own boss. How can opening a small business help the Florissant community? In addition to simply providing a new product or service for the community, small businesses are good for the economy. Small businesses make up 99.7 percent of …
Robin Tidwell
8:25 am on Monday, March 4, 2013
I don't see the benefit of two separate checking accounts, just more fees for the bank and more work for you and your partner. As for the phone - sounds to me like more of an expense again. Even if Charter doesn't charge a fee for this, if you're using a cell as a business phone why would you want it to ring to your home? In my experience, most people answer a home phone with "hello" which, by … more ›