When you think about stepping back from your business, your first thought might be: Who’s going to care about it the way I do? For many small business owners, the answer is surprisingly close: your employees. In this post, we’re digging into employee ownership,...
You know that one day, you’ll need to step away from your business—but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. Preparing for a transition isn’t just about having a plan; it’s about ensuring your business is strong enough to thrive without you. That’s why...
Did you know that the Northeast has over 200,000 small businesses with employees where the owner is nearing retirement, but only 17% of business owners have a documented succession plan? The Northeast Transition Initiative is working to combat this problem. Have you...
With our very own business on Main Street (Hannah Grimes Marketplace), we know that Keene’s upcoming downtown reconstruction project is on the minds of business owners and entrepreneurs in our community. Last month, we leveraged our national network to host a...
Meet Anthony Munene, a Kenyan who has been living in the United States for the last 14 years. In the small New Hampshire city of Andover is Anthony’s farm, which rests on the slopes overlooking Blackwater River. Two Mountain Farm has an impressive history, with its...
For artist and advocate Sarita Drew (aka Ms. Lavendar Lovesgood), EveryBody Burlesque, was meant to be. She explains, “I got into burlesque when I was living in California and recovering from an abusive relationship.” She was done feeling the way she was and asked...
Sit down for coffee with Tuul Sukhbaatar and she might shrug and wonder aloud if starting a farm business is the right move. But if small business success has something to do with how quickly a business takes off, you’d know right away that her venture, Wild Chives,...
In 2021, the SBA rolled out the Community Navigator Pilot Program, an American Rescue Plan initiative designed to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start building a...
Buying a bouquet you’ll enjoy for a few days is one thing. But choosing a piece of art that looks garden-grown and lasts is entirely different. For Nicole French, that’s the sweet spot where her maker’s magic comes together. Crafting her eco-friendly floral...
Meet Vincent VanGoat, Hermione Grazer, and Meryl Sheep, just a few of the cute and wildly efficient animals from Broken Boat Farm LLC. This livestock landscaping business was tailor-made for the Granite State, and it has seen unbelievable growth in a short time span....
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