Lisa Wisely is partner and director of product development for Brooklyn-based Green Room Promotions, LLC. The company is a small product and supply company that specializes in providing promotional items and corporate gifts from recycled, organic, sustainable and ethically sourced materials. She spoke to DirtyHandsNY about how to help entrepreneurs get their products to sell [...]

Rodrigo Mora is president of Clear Path Brokerage, Inc., a firm that specializes in business and property insurance. Mora shared some insights to help aspiring entrepreneurs start on the right track. DHN: What kind of insurance coverage does a start-up need? RM: In New York the typical company needs at a minimum the following types [...]

Isaac P. Rodriguez is the director of Double Eagle, a corporate management consulting firm that provides sales, process and financial management solutions for entrepreneurs, not for profits and small business owners. He spoke to DirtyHandsNY about getting new business owners on the right financial path. DHN: When starting a business, what are the first financial [...]

Malla Haridat is Founder/CEO of New Designs For Life, a company that specializes in helping individuals and organizations innovate, enter new markets, create new products and services. She spoke to DHNY to share some tips for aspiring business owners. DHNY: Why do you need a business plan? Malla Haridat: I’ve met many entrepreneurs during the [...]

So you finally got your business started, and now you are trying to balance your day job, family and life. Marianne Bellino, is a professional life coach, below are her suggestions on time management and staying healthy. DHNY:When people start their own businesses, they usually keep their day job for a few months or even [...]

This is the first interview in a series of interviews with small business experts. Amini Kajunju is the executive director of the Workshop in Business Opportunities. WIBO is a private non-profit organization that assists men and women become successful entrepreneurs.  We asked her for some tips on starting a small business.