Why We Do It: Lack of Representation

May 12, 2016May 17, 2016 ~ eh165963 ~ Leave a comment

9523eb0d-8a92-4b69-bb34-b68aa4d2f064 — Bryant Yung (left) and James Li (right) opened a small Asian-inspired cafe in Brooklyn because they felt there wasn’t enough Asian representation in every day cafes.

Cafes are not few and far between in Brooklyn. From chains like Starbucks to Ma & Pa shops, coffee is everywhere. Bryant Yung, 32, and James Li, 31, saw an issue in the industry which pushed them to open their own cafe. After six months of preparation, Bread & Joe opened April 2016 on 4th Avenue in South Slope, Brooklyn. Continue reading →

Why We Do It: Better Than My Boss

March 21, 2016March 22, 2016 ~ eh165963 ~ Leave a comment

Nick Wood, 41, started his own audio equipment rental company because he felt he could do a better job than his boss did. Photo by Evie Horn.

Many reasons lay behind starting a small business – passion, money, scheduling and freedom are only a few. No matter one’s experience in their chosen field, or their reasons behind starting their business, they all have a story. Continue reading →