“Here in New York, health care, engineering, and law are among the toughest sectors to break into.” Professionals from licensed fields will find it harder to jump into the fray of New York job searches. Here in New York, health care, engineering and law are among the toughest sectors to break into, due to a… Continue reading Kick off your US Career Search the Right Way, Part 2: Resources for Licensed Fields
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A Simple Tax Preparation Checklist for Entrepreneurs and Small-Business Owners
CPA Allan Madan gives New York International readers a helpful checklist for tax time.The tax deadline is coming and many entrepreneurs and small business owners fail to adequately prepare ahead of time. Luckily, we have made a simple list of tips and advice that you should be taking into account when preparing for your tax… Continue reading A Simple Tax Preparation Checklist for Entrepreneurs and Small-Business Owners
Kick off your US Career Search the Right Way, Part 1: Reviewing the Basics
Right now, New York City is home to well over 3 million immigrants at 37.2 percent of the city’s population. Ask any of the professionals among that 3 million, and they will likely tell you that job searching in the US is remarkably different from wherever they came from. Job search skills such as writing… Continue reading Kick off your US Career Search the Right Way, Part 1: Reviewing the Basics
Top Pitch Opportunities for Startups in NYC
So, you’ve got a great product idea and even a great team to make it happen, but unless you are blessed with the funds to bootstrap your company, you’ll need some seed funding. Pitch events are one great way to get that funding.Pitching to potential investors is something most startups have to go through, and… Continue reading Top Pitch Opportunities for Startups in NYC
New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
Move over Silicon Valley and make a little more room at the table. New York is the world’s fastest rising startup hub and Silicon Alley is the logical home for thousands of international startups looking to set up shop in the United States and access the US market. INNOVATION WAVE IN NYC In 2013 alone, New… Continue reading New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
Women Changing the Game in Entrepreneurship
Who runs the world? Girls. Well, not quite yet, but they are certainly on their way! Women are doing extraordinary things that weren’t even a thought in recent history. The stats are in and the new generation of girls is receiving higher test marks, entering universities at the highest rates in history, and beginning to land… Continue reading Women Changing the Game in Entrepreneurship
The Other New York: Incentives to Grow Your Business in the Outer Boroughs
Silicon Alley has certainly built a mega hub for tech entrepreneurs, but so often it is easy to forget that Manhattan is not the only “New York.” The fight for space in Manhattan is reaching capacity, and the outer boroughs have shown a lot of promise for nurturing a successful business. While in office, Mayor… Continue reading The Other New York: Incentives to Grow Your Business in the Outer Boroughs
Top Advice from International Entrepreneurs
Thinking of starting your business in the US? See what these successful international entrepreneurs have to say about focus, encouragement, and why you should choose NYC. PLANNING AHEAD If there’s one thing an entrepreneur should learn early, it’s to plan ahead. Whether you are planning a small local business, or are creating an app that… Continue reading Top Advice from International Entrepreneurs
Barcelona: Mobile World Capital
“The Least Spanish City,” as Barcelona has become known, bears the nickname with pride. Catalonian flags fly freely from every window, a sign of the deep, historical desire for independence. Barcelona, with a metropolitan area population of 5 million, is the largest city on the Mediterranean. The city attracts over 35 million visitors a year… Continue reading Barcelona: Mobile World Capital
Four Steps to Starting a Business in New York City
You’ve been thinking about starting a business and now you’re ready to make it official. You’ve identified the goods or services that you’re bringing to the market; you’ve identified your potential client base. You’ve got a great idea, a business and marketing plan, you might even have funding. Now it’s time to roll up your… Continue reading Four Steps to Starting a Business in New York City