NEW YORK (AP) – Many veterans who have started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the job, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part. “Veterans” — veterans who start small businesses or startups — own about 2 million small businesses that employ … Read more
A confession: I secretly take out Small Business Saturday loans. I’ve been dedicated to getting as many holiday gifts as I can at local thrift stores for over 20 years. Make it my special day: Go to those cute little shops where not only can you find something special for your gift, but you can … Read more
The county’s top companies, nonprofits and entrepreneurs were celebrated Friday night during the Loudoun Chamber’s 30thth Annual Small Business Awards Ceremony. Loudoun Hunger Relief and Tina Johnson were the biggest winners of the night. Loudoun Hunger Relief was selected as Nonprofit of the Year and then won the night’s top award as Small Business of … Read more
Grace and Jacob Kocher, 26, had been living in an RV for three years when they decided it was time to find a place to settle down. “We lived mostly on the road for years and had a history of living small, so we knew we wanted our next step to be small as well,” … Read more