Tag Archive for: small business

Sentar named #1 Best Company to Work for in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, has announced that the company has been awarded first place in the 2023 Best Companies to Work for Alabama in the Large Company category. In partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) and Business Alabama, this survey-and-awards program […]

Where Huntsville ranks among metros most dependent on small businesses

Small businesses are the heart of the U.S. economy. Small businesses represent 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S., collectively employing nearly half of all U.S. employees and generating nearly half of U.S. annual GDP, according to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But the past two years have been treacherous for many small […]

Making It Official: Starting Your Small Business, Part 7

This is the seventh part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Now that you’ve picked the perfect name for your new business, it’s time to make it official by taking the next step: registering your business. This is determined by your […]

Building a Firm Structure: Starting Your Small Business, Part 5

This is the fifth part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Congratulations, your dream business is a step closer to becoming a reality! Now that you have a location selected, it’s time for a critical next step: selecting your business structure.  […]

Location, Location, Location: Starting Your Small Business, Part 4

This is the fourth part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Now that you have your roadmap established for starting your new business, it’s time for the next step: pinning your future business’s location on the map. As any commercial real […]

Persistence Pays Off: Starting Your New Business, Part 3

This is the third part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  In our last installment, we covered the need for a good business plan. Your business plan will help you figure out how much money you’ll need to start your new […]

Starting Your Small Business, Part 2: From Dreaming to Planning

This is the second of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Now that you’ve completed your market research and determined that you have a solid concept with the potential for success, it’s time to move on to the next step of the […]

On Grief and Success: Huntsville Small Business Owner LaTasha Allison of HopeE Notary Gives Back

Born and raised in Huntsville, HopeE Notary founder LaTasha Allison provides an example of the blending of enterprise and community-mindedness found in the local community.  Allison found herself at a low point in her life following the death of her mother from kidney disease. “When you’re going through that type of grief you need something […]

H2L Solutions Cuts the Ribbon on New Office

Huntsville-based information and cybersecurity services firm H2L Solutions celebrated its move to a larger facility within the Brahan Spring Professional Village office complex on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Tommy Battle and members of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Chief Operating Officer Irene Garcia-Goan explained that the move came about […]

Rocket City Veterinary Hospital Opens Its Doors

On Saturday, Jan. 8, Dr. Rene’ Holt and her team launched Madison’s newest veterinary practice, Rocket City Veterinary Hospital, adding an additional physical location to her existing Rocket City Mobile Vet practice.  Holt and her staff warmly welcomed guests to the new hospital’s open house and ribbon cutting, allowing them to explore the beautifully designed, […]