By Eileen Sarson, NH Small Business Development Center A new business is so exciting – the world is filled with possibilities when the venture is about to begin. The essence of that excitement has to be captured and held as precious, for going forward, there will be pitfalls and traps that may make you want […]
Small Business Potential: Do You Have What It Takes?
By © Helaine Iris 2012 Most of us receive more training about how to drive a car than start a small business. A high percentage of people who start businesses do so because they have a gift or talent they want to see manifest in the world. Or, they love the idea of self employment […]
Legacy – Multi-Generation Family Business Presentation June 15, 2012 at the Mariposa Museum
On Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, NH, Jim Howard will show his film, Legacy, a documentary on family businesses that have been handed down over many generations. Two of the subjects of his film are Edmunds Hardware in Antrim and Henniker, and Great Brook Farm in Walpole (operated […]
Locally Known: a photographic celebration of our local farms
Creating a visual documentary of New England farmers by celebrating their hard work, passion and commitment. Learn more about this project at Kickstarter. Learn more about Kimberly Peck Photography. Support this project on Kickstarter today!
Mary Ann Kristiansen Interviews With Dan Mitchell on WKBK
Hannah Grimes Executive Director Mary Ann Kristiansen was a recently featured guest on WKBK’s The Dan Mitchell Morning Show. In her interview, Mary Ann discussed the history of the Hannah Grimes Marketplace, the various programs offered to businesses of all sizes and stages at the Hannah Grimes Center, as well as her broader vision for […]
Thoughts on Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Leading Change
By Sarah McVicar, AUNE MBA in Sustainability Candidate & HGC Volunteer Here in Antioch’s M.B.A. in Sustainability program, I have just had the opportunity to take a wonderful course on Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Leading Change. I’d like to share with you a few of the interesting bits and themes that emerged… For example, have you […]
Nonprofits: Strengthening Businesses & Our Local Economy
Originally published in the Monadnock Shopper News In the Monadnock Region, we are fortunate to have a number of large companies giving generously to the “small guy” and our community. What we don’t always notice is that the reverse is true as well. Our community has many small businesses and nonprofits offering services that enable […]
Crowdfunding: An Effective Investment Tool for You?
This month’s Hannah Grimes Times theme was Crowdfunding: Is it an effective investment tool for businesses, like yours, to use? What are the possibilities and hazards? Will the JOBS Act help or hinder your use of this tool? View these articles and share your thoughts about crowdfunding below: New Law Lets Small Businesses Use Crowdfunding […]
Getting the Most From a SWOT Analysis
By Sarah McVicar, AUNE MBA in Sustainabillity Candidate & HGC Volunteer As an MBA student here at Antioch University New England, I’ve had the chance to gain some hands-on experience with the tool of SWOT analysis. Conducting a SWOT analysis for your business is a great opportunity to take a systematic look at where you […]
Search Engine Optimization & Lead Generation
According to the 2011 State of Digital Marketing Report, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) beats out Pay-Per-Click (PPC, like Google Ad Words) and Social Media Marketing for generating leads. Learn more about SEO at the “SEO for the Real World” Workshop with Mike Hoefer and Zach Luse on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Hannah Grimes […]
