Tag Archive: 3 Steps To Startup
December 1, 2022 3:00 am
As the weather gets colder and we move closer to winter, it’s important to start thinking about how this will impact your business operations. There are a few key things you can do to make sure your business is prepared for winter weather. Take the time to investigate what will help your employees save more money and how your customers can enjoy their online or physical shopping experiences as the snow falls and the ice builds up. In this blog, we’ll give you some additional strategies to prepare your business for winter (not just raking up the leaves found on[...]
November 15, 2022 7:30 am
The season of Fall is a time for change. The leaves change color, the weather gets cooler, and people’s routines often change as well. Fall is also a season of gratitude. This is the time of year when people often reflect on what they are thankful for, and businesses look for new opportunities to grow and expand. Gratitude is good for our mental and physical health. It can help reduce stress, improve our moods, and increase our overall sense of well-being. In honor of thanksgiving, 3 Steps To Startup would like to share what we’re thankful for and how we[...]
November 15, 2022 7:30 am
West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) Expands Small Business Funding Opportunities Small businesses and startups are the backbone of the American economy. They are responsible for nearly two-thirds of all new jobs in the US each year, and they have a huge impact on local communities. But despite their importance, small businesses and startups often have a hard time accessing the funding they need to grow and thrive. The West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) is changing that reality as it gives credit-worthy small businesses and startups access to nontraditional funding opportunities. What Is The West Virginia Capital Access[...]
October 18, 2022 7:30 am
Which way will your business go this Halloween? Trick or treat? Many business owners get so caught up in the festivities of the season, they don’t realize all the little “tricks” that can pop up and cause havoc for their business. Here are a few tips to avoid the tricks and focus on the treats this Halloween. In this blog you’ll learn: How to avoid tricks that can derail your business’ success this Halloween Which treats help move your business towards long-term success How 3 Steps To Startup will help can help you grow your business for years after[...]
October 4, 2022 7:30 am
Columbus day is the perfect day to start a business or focus on improving your startup with easy tips and strategies to help you expand your customer base and market your products better. This federal holiday commemorates the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, and it’s a great day to start something new. Whether you’re starting a physical or online business, today is a great day to get the ball rolling. So if you’ve been thinking about starting a business, today is the day to do it! In this blog you’ll learn: How Columbus Day should push you[...]
September 12, 2022 4:39 pm
Coaching a winning team is critical to business success. It helps individuals and teams to set and achieve goals, and to overcome obstacles. An effective coach understands human behavior and motivation and is able to create a positive and productive environment. Coaching is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. The best coaches tailor their approach to the needs of their clients. In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can coach employees to become superior performers and develop them into leaders in their respective departments. They are also constantly learning and evolving so that they can continue to be effective in[...]
September 9, 2022 10:34 pm
Labor Day has always been a day to celebrate the achievements of the American worker. But for entrepreneurs, it takes on a whole new meaning. On this day, we celebrate the risk-takers, the innovators, the creators of jobs. We celebrate those who have turned their dreams into reality, and in doing so, have helped make the American economy the strongest in the world. We also remember that entrepreneurship is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication and a lot of perseverance. So on this Labor Day, let’s all celebrate the entrepreneurs in our country who are the driving force[...]
August 16, 2022 7:00 am
August 15th is Relaxation Day. If we asked you to picture the life of an entrepreneur, it is doubtful that you would picture relaxation. Small business owners live by the hustle. They know that their hard work directly translates to the success of their business. As a result, entrepreneurs feel pressure to never take a break. In reality, relaxation is an essential component of high performance as a business owner. Burnout is real, and can be detrimental to your business’s operations. At 3 Steps to Start Up, our collective experience has proven that relaxation enhances business performance! We have all[...]
August 11, 2022 1:04 pm
One of 3 Steps’ “steps” to startup is Awareness and Education, which makes “back to school” time especially resonate with us. Our mission to support West Virginia entrepreneurs and startups is laser-focused on giving them resources that can enhance their own missions. Entrepreneurship can be overwhelming, especially if you are a new entrepreneur embarking on your first business. In order to find success, you need to be open to “going back to school” and learning as you go. Lifelong learning is essential to entrepreneurship. That’s where 3 Steps to Start Up comes in. We provide a wealth of free resources[...]
July 7, 2022 6:00 am
National Emoji Day is this month, on July 17th. Emojis have an interesting history, dating back to 1990s chat rooms. By 1999, the characters put together to express emotions in a chat room were given a name. “Emoji” comes from the Japanese words for “picture” and “letter” – only coincidentally sounding like the word “emotion.” More than 20 years later, emojis have only taken a firmer hold. There are approximately 3400 emojis in use today and it’s hard to imagine a society without them. At 3 Steps to Start Up, one of our “three steps” for supporting innovators in West[...]
