The high rent that comes with owning a business in New York City may not offer the most luxurious spaces, but what’s even harder to find is a nice space with an outdoor garden.

Many small businesses in New York City come in the form of bars and cafes – establishments where an outdoor space can add space and charm.  Continue reading →

Knowing the nitty gritty details of running a small business is important as a small business owner, but what’s equally as important is knowing how to hire, treat, and manage employees.

Stoddard Horn, a 27-year-old Westchester native, got his vocational beginning right out of college with a clothing company called Vineyard Vines. He started in the call center, moved to merchandising, then to product development, and ended up as a production associate.

In August 2015, Horn left Vineyard Vines and began work at a company called Ball & Buck. He describes them as a “lifestyle and sporting apparel company” with a retail location in Boston, MA. Their headquarters are located here in Industry City, Brooklyn, where Horn works as the production manager.

Horn opened up about his position with Ball & Buck,, the advantages and disadvantages about working for a start up,, the most important things to remember, and pieces of advice for small business owners all coming directly from an employee. Continue reading →

From politics to taxes to sports, here’s a look at what’s happening in small businesses this week. Continue reading →