After closing brick-and-mortar operations for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, owners of nonessential small businesses feel that they can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Slowly, local governments are rolling back restrictions on social activities and gatherings, meaning that businesses can expect more customers to return in the coming […]
Hannah Grimes is Hiring for a Marketplace Manager!
A note from Mary Ann… In 2016, Molly took over from Denise Meadows and since then, she has build solid year over year sales, the best team of employees in our history, an dcreated a beautiful and welcoming environment in the store. I am deeply grateful for her dedication, hard-work, and heart-felt support of the […]
COVID-19 Response Resources for Businesses and Organizations
**this resource list is updated daily with most recent updates at the top Small Businesses are being affected in a big way. These NH-based advisers can help you apply for loans and navigate your resources. NH Small Business Development Center | SCORE New Hampshire | Center for Women and Enterprise COVID-19 Business Resource Center We […]
How to Take Your Start-Up to the Next Level
As a start-up company, you always want to look for opportunities to grow your business. Once you’ve established your business and start to have a steady income, your next steps can either make or break the future of your company. If you want to take your start-up to the next level, follow these tips! Work […]
Tech to Transform Your Small Business
So, you’ve been running your own small business, but you’re finding it hard to juggle so many responsibilities all at once. Maybe you’ve decided to take on a small number of employees, thinking this would help, but all you’ve noticed is even more instability. Now, you’re probably at a loss for how to move forward. […]
Operations Coordinator Position Opening at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship
A note from Mary Ann… We are looking forward to Life is Sweet having a new owner partner in downtown Keene in March, all the while we will be missing our amazing Operations Director, Shannon Hundley. Shannon managed Your Kitchen Store on Main Street prior to becoming our Operations Director in 2016 . Her love […]
The Hannah Grimes Center Succeeds in its Rightful Use of the term “Localvore”
In a successful defense of its rightful use of the domain name localvore.com, the decision of a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Panel noted that the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship clearly demonstrated first use of the term “localvore” before Localvore, Inc., that they used “localvore” in good faith. They further noted that the […]
5 Creative Ways to Boost Your Productivity So You Can Accomplish More
Burning the candle at both ends? You’re stressed, and you may feel like you’re falling behind in life and work. It just seems like the responsibilities never end. You’ve got to make sure the kids do their homework instead of sneaking off to play Fallout. Your boss emails you at 8:00 p.m., and there’s that […]
5 Smart Tips for Financing Your Small Business
When thinking about financing a small business most people automatically think of bank loans, but that’s just one option. These days, there are a variety of possibilities available for funding your business. If you’re in a similar situation as described by Eric Goldschein, where you’re growing your business out of a coworking space, or even […]
Winner of PitchFork Spring Pitch
The Hannah Grimes Center’s PitchFork program coaches entrepreneurs to pitch their business to a panel of investors and community members. At the PitchFork Spring Pitch on March 14th, three small businesses pitched their ideas to better their businesses and the community. Participants in the Spring Pitch were Eddie Gomez of Drum, Brenna Morris of Luna’s […]
