Archive for July, 2012
Dear Applicant, Part 2: The Thirds
Mike | July 23rd, 2012I wrote a post last year on how job applicants can improve their chances with a prospective employer, and today I wanted to explore this in a different way. In spite of the dismal state of the U.S. economy and the job market (particularly for younger people) there are many, many companies that are hiring [...]
What Small Business and Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Roger Federer
Ross | July 11th, 2012A few days ago, Roger Rederer defeated Andy Murray to win his record-tying seventh Wimbledon title. It was a phenomenal match and Federer’s 17th Grand Slam title (the most in men’s singles history). Many consider Federer the best male tennis player of all time. Federer, however, had not won a major tournament since 2010. How [...]
Small Business Spotlight of the Week: French Truck Coffee
Amanda | July 11th, 2012There’s a particular love that beverages can inspire in people– I’m sure winos, beer aficionados, and Diet Coke heads can feel me on this one– it’s part deep appreciation, part comfort, and a huge part ritual. It’s the snap of the can tab breaking, or watching the head lace on the side of the glass, [...]
The July cS Award and the June cS Award Winner!
Mike | July 3rd, 2012Last summer, we announced that we would issue a monthly cS Award to honor quality work by designers and writers in the crowdSPRING community. July cS Award This month is for the Writers in the community – they rock and we want to show our appreciation! The July cS Award of $1,000 will be given [...]
Small business and the Affordable Care Act: 5 Reasons Why Obamacare May Help
Mike | July 2nd, 2012Last week the Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (dba Obamacare). If you are a small business owner or manager, it really doesn’t matter whether you are in the 50% of Americans who were thrilled about this decision or the 50% who were [...]
