Jennifer Lee is the founder and CEO of the new startup ClosetDash. The website is an environmentally friendly, clothes shopping platform for professional women based in New York City. Since the company’s launch in March 2013, ClosetDash has taken in about 11,000 items of clothing. We talked with Jennifer about her startup and working in… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Jennifer Lee, ClosetDash
Author: Kate Smith
Top 5 NY Business Newsletters Every International Should Read
In our busy, technology-driven world, more than ever our inboxes are being filled to the brim with emails and promotional offers from our favorite sites, news sources and products. Many sources offer useful information that is often beneficial to staying on top of your business and staying competitive in New York’s markets, yet the amount… Continue reading Top 5 NY Business Newsletters Every International Should Read
Berlin: Making Strides to Globalize
The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the city forever, but it has been a long uphill battle for Germany’s largest city. The costs of reviving East Germany were steep. Yet, through this struggle, the demographics of Berlin have molded into an eclectic mix. Today, due to its abundant real estate, Berlin’s cost of living… Continue reading Berlin: Making Strides to Globalize
Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time
The Korean Peninsula has historically been filled with a homogeneous society, but recently Seoul has been making strides to become a global city. The recent tourism program, the rising number of English academies, and new progress initiatives for international business, Seoul is working hard to offer up the best of itself to the world. This… Continue reading Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time
The World in NYC: Greece
Part of what makes New York City so special is how its very culture has been completely created by proud and ambitious immigrants. None more proud are the Greeks, whose roots are weaved throughout the city from Greek corner diners to the iconic Anthora Greek coffee cups found daily in commuters’ hands.Greek immigrants first began… Continue reading The World in NYC: Greece
Should You Live Outside NYC?
While New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world, it can’t get away from the fact that it is a city, and thus is cramped, noisy, sometimes dirty, and a difficult place to raise a family. Many New Yorkers will remember the buzz raised in 2011 when it was revealed that… Continue reading Should You Live Outside NYC?
English in the City: Brushing up on Business and Conversational English Skills
In New York City, speaking and understanding English is necessary for running a business – it is the language which brings together ideas, clients and progress. Sometimes, however, knowing how to speak a language and being able to communicate clearly in that language are separate things. Reducing your accent, practicing communication and knowing the jargon… Continue reading English in the City: Brushing up on Business and Conversational English Skills
4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Americans are quite patriotic and very proud of their country, and the Fourth of July is truly the day to observe how proud an American can be. The 4th is also a great excuse to celebrate with massive fireworks, enormous barbecues, cold brews, and red, white and blue themed everything. With so much going on,… Continue reading 4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?