May 08, 2013 15:34 EDT
Joe Festa is an institution in Trenton, New Jersey. A barber for over 50 years, he cuts “the working guy’s hair” and occasionally that of a governor, member of Congress or famous athlete. People keep coming back to the State Barber Shop because he loves them. His hot lather shave followed by a pulsating massage may be another reason he has such a loyal customer base!
Length 4:17
Apr 22, 2013 13:34 EDT
Judy Robinett, a well-known angel investor, explains the startup funding ecosystem in an easy-to-grasp and encouraging fashion. Understanding the continuum of funding options and where your small business fits in is the first step. Judy’s guidance could be the most important thing you do to ensure that your startup or small business has the money it needs to be successful.
Length 5:43
Apr 22, 2013 13:08 EDT
After a decade of hard work, Bread Euphoria is now able to provide it's 30 full-time employees with company-sponsored health insurance and a living wage. Hear how this business has become one of the largest employers in the area... and their chocolate brioche is pretty darn good, too!
Videography by James K. Blake III
http://vimeo.com/jkb3
Length 4:24
Apr 02, 2013 14:36 EDT
This is the third in our three-part series “Anatomy of a Startup” about The Alternative Press. In this last segment, CareerFuel delivers an inside look at what it takes to own and operate your own small business with The Alternative Press.
Do you have a small business success story? If so, we would love to hear about it!
Videography by James K. Blake III
Length 4:22
Mar 11, 2013 13:37 EDT
When Julia Coffey returned to her home state of Massachusetts, she couldn’t find a job. As the days and weeks wore on, Julia decided to apply her previous work experience in mycology to building her own business—Mycoterra Farm.
This is another segment in CareerFuel's "How America Works" series, a collection of job search & small business successes.
Videography by James K. Blake III
Length 7:35
Mar 01, 2013 11:58 EST
Meet tattoo artist Tim Brewer, who brings ideas & art to life on his customers’ bodies. Attracting customers from from several states away, Tim & Blueprint Gallery offer a tattoo shop environment akin to both art gallery & day spa. The gallery, filled with local artists’ work and combined with Tim’s soothing approach, has proved to be a winner.
Videography by James K. Blake III
Length 2:52
Mar 01, 2013 11:43 EST
Ben Franklin was known for many things, including his highly social nature and his aptitude for inventing. Given his nature, it's not hard to imagine Franklin thinking of the idea for Facebook if the internet existed in the mid 1700s. It's also probably safe to say that he would love seeing his Franklin stove designs being sold over the internet.
Videography by James K. Blake III
Length 4:28
Jan 10, 2013 16:52 EST
Weather and work have changed dramatically in recent years, causing tremendous personal and financial instability for millions. Hurricane Sandy and Southeastern Outdoor Services remind us that we are all in this together and that's a win/win for America.
Videography by James K. Blake III
http://www.vimeo.com/jkb3
Length 4:30
Oct 18, 2012 14:02 EDT
Watch his story and get inspired by Don’s work ethic, solid business instincts, and strong customer service.
Video production by darQlight Studios
Length 3:21
Oct 16, 2012 12:33 EDT
George Bernard Shaw said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” If you met Tom Szaky you might disagree. At fourteen, Tom was making a five-figure salary as a web designer. By age twenty, Tom dropped out of Princeton to start TerraCycle and has successfully built a $15 million business over the last decade.
Video Production by Mayer Dubinsky Videography
Length 3:33
