What: “So you want to be an entrepreneur” workshop When: 6 p.m. Sept. 11 Where: New Castle County Public Library, 3022 New Castle Ave., New Castle Why go: Learn about what it takes to start your own business Cost: Free Registration: Click here to register

What: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer When: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p..m. Sept. 5 Where: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach Why go: Mingle with other business owners while you enjoy Dogfish Head’s tasty craft beer Cost: Admission $20. Cash bar. Registration: Click here to register

A new American Express report shows the success women are finding in starting and growing businesses in Delaware. Delaware ranks #4 in the U.S. when it comes to women business owners increasing their economic clout between 2007 and 2018, according to American Express’ eighth annual State of Women-Owned Business Report. Economic clout includes the number […]

Four Delaware companies made the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76” list of fastest-growing companies in the region. B Safe Security, of Wilmington, Chesapeake Utilities, Incyte and WSFS all made the list. See where they ranked. If you want advice on how to get your Delaware small business into this lofty company, contact the Delaware Division […]

There are lots of reasons why businesses don’t succeed. Financebuddha.com listed the five most common: Inadequate funding Owner not involved enough in running the business Lack of marketing Failing to be aware of what competitors are doing Being overstaffed or understaffed Click here to read the full report and learn about these challenges. If you […]

What: Delaware Young Professionals Network happy hour When: Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Constitution Yards, 308 Justison Street, Wilmington Why go: Network with other young professionals Cost: Free to attend. Cash bar. Registration: Click here to register

Business owners ranked rising labor costs, including wages and health care, as their top concern, according to M&T Bank’s survey of their business banking clients. Forty-seven percent said it was their biggest challenge. Still, almost three-quarters said they plan to increase wages in the next year, including 17 percent who plan to raise wages by more than […]

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes, sizes… and ages. PBS Newshour shares how having a lemonade stand can help kids learn all sorts of skills that are key to success in the business world. Here are tips from a financial planner interviewed for the piece: Have your kid be part of each step of the process […]

Your science-based company can win a year of free lab space and advice at Delaware Innovation Space at the Experimental Station in Wilmington. It’s a great chance to grow your company with access to state-of-the-art equipment and free expertise. The competition is open to startup companies with some affiliation with the University of Delaware, which is […]

Payroll processing firm Paychex asked more than 1,000 would-be small business owners to name their biggest hopes and fears in starting a business. Most common hopes: • More independence • Love owning a business • Make a lot of money Most common fears: • Business will fail • Business will not make much money • Business will go bankrupt Some of […]