Tag Archive: innovative problem solving
May 17, 2022 1:11 pm
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Small Business Week, and West Virginian entrepreneurs have much to celebrate! In West Virginia, our small business climate has been steadily growing. Specifically, between 2018 and 2021, we’ve seen a 50% growth year-over-year in business filings. When you keep in mind that this span of years also played host to a global pandemic, it is clear West Virginia truly is a land of opportunity for small business entrepreneurs. Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance[...]
April 5, 2022 6:00 am
Despite the adversity businesses face today, West Virginia’s economy is doing well in 2022. Unemployment in the first part of this year reached 3.9%, an all-time low. State leaders are optimistic about what 2022 will bring, even though we are still feeling the effects of a pandemic after two years: effects that small business owners have felt the most. The three main complications affecting small businesses in 2022 are COVID-19 (the threat of new variants), inflation, and supply-chain issues. At 3 Steps to Startup, we understand issues like these because we’ve experienced and overcome them! Below, we identify 5 helpful[...]
February 15, 2022 8:00 am
Show love to your supporters this month! Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. February is a month to feel the love and to show some love! Now is a great time to reflect on feeling the support and gratitude that comes with it. A healthy entrepreneur can see the big picture and realizes that[...]
January 4, 2022 8:00 am
West Virginia BusinessLink and 3 Steps to Startup Team up for West Virginia Business Success Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. The business growth that West Virginia has experienced just in the past three years has been spectacular. Following 2018, each year has shown an almost 50% increase in business registrations in the Mountain[...]
December 30, 2021 7:00 am
3 Steps Year in Review Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. It was an eventful 2021 here at 3 Steps to Startup! What started as a year of hopefulness with some uncertainty has finished with even more optimism and an opportunity to reflect on West Virginia’s economic growth, including the formation of well over[...]
October 19, 2021 7:00 am
This month at 3 Steps to StartUp, we want to take the time to recognize the progress that West Virginia women-owned businesses are making in our communities. In December of 2020, West Virginia ranked 11th for its percentage of women-owned businesses! Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. At 3 Steps to StartUp, we are[...]
October 5, 2021 8:00 am
LIINC Up with 3 Steps to Startup! Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. This month, 3 Steps to Startup will host two “LIINC” events: Linking Innovation, Industry, and Commercialization. These events are designed to allow hopeful research entrepreneurs access to business acumen and venture capital while simultaneously allowing those in the private sector to[...]
September 21, 2021 8:00 am
Whether you’re a natural or not, networking is truly vital when you’re starting a business. 3 Steps to Startup recognizes this necessity! We offer five reasons why you should focus your efforts on networking from the startup process to the day-to-day operation of a business. Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. Access to[...]
September 7, 2021 8:00 am
It has historically been tough to get a business going in rural America. With current obstacles like the COVID-19 pandemic affecting ventures across the board, things have been even more difficult for startups in small towns. A statistic shared in early 2020 (pre-pandemic) showed that startups in rural communities make up only 12% of all startups (compared to 20% in the 1980s). Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell[...]
August 24, 2021 9:00 am
Introducing 3 Steps to Startup Master Class Series: Solving Meaningful Problems Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster covering tech, crypto, politics, and corruption. and Alex Morrell Alex Morrell is a senior correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street at large. There is one thing that all successful entrepreneurs have in common: life-long learning. Successful entrepreneurs are open to constantly gaining new knowledge, and possess the drive to seek out that knowledge proactively. Great entrepreneurs are consistently learning about[...]
August 11, 2021 10:00 am
Many agree that there are recognizable “types” of entrepreneurs with specific motivations and specific characteristics. Knowing what entrepreneur type you are can help you fully understand and unlock your highest potential… and it can also help you avoid pitfalls associated with your entrepreneur type. Below, we’ll describe 4 major entrepreneur types so you can see which type matches you – and so you’ll be aware of weaknesses as you pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. Crypto and Banking We recommend the following high-quality options for secure Bitcoin transactions and online banking services: Last updated: May 31, 2025 by Jacob Silverman Freelance journalist and podcaster[...]
