Millennials have a lot to teach other business owners when it comes to hiring good employees and getting them to stick around. “While holding onto great talent is a real struggle for business owners, those in the millennial set could be better equipped than their older counterparts to handle it, namely because they think differently […]

What: New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity and Delaware Office of Management and Budget present a workshop on how to become a vendor to the state of Delaware When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 12 Where: New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, 920 Justison Street, Wilmington Why go: The state of […]

Wilmington is becoming a haven for foodies, and an article in Out & About magazine features several new eateries that have opened recently or will be opening in downtown Wilmington. The eclectic mix runs the gamut from French cuisine to burgers to comfort food and craft beer. The food hall trend will be coming to […]

What: Workshop on tax reform’s impact on private companies, sponsored by Delaware Business Times and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sept. 13 Where: Delaware History Museum, 504 N. Market Street, Wilmington Why go: Learn how the recently enacted federal tax legislation affects small business owners. Cost: $25 Registration: Click here […]

TrafficCast was profiled in a recent issue of Delaware Business Times. The company, which provides real-time traffic information, moved its East Coast Traffic Operations Center to The Mill in downtown Wilmington recently. The move will mean 68 jobs for Delaware. The Wilmington location and the responsiveness of officials at the state and local level have benefitted the company, […]

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 […]