Article Contributed by Donna Abernathy Howard Brodsky set out to conquer the carpet world. Dan Bleier just wanted to save his family-owned business. But both cherished their independent status in a retail chain, “big box” business world. Now, each realizes success through a purchasing cooperative. The pair spent almost eight months reviewing different business models, [...]

Article Contributed by Joshua Sim of Singapore Start-up Forum If you talk to people in Singapore, and ask them about entrepreneurship, you get varied responses. “Hm, the government is encouraging more people to start business. They are giving more grants and making the registration process easier I heard.” “Good thing young people like you are [...]