Monthly Archives: May 2013
What MKG, HUGE and 99U Have In Common With Mother’s Day
May 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Scrolling through my Twitter feed I noticed the logo of a few brands used the color pink. What struck me the most was that all three were in similar industries; two are digital agencies, MKG and HUGE, and the … Read More
Evolution of a Creative Entrepreneur- Brooklyn Kolache Co.
May 2013 | Fikriyyah George
NYC, and by extension Brooklyn had it all-except for one thing. “I’m originally from Austin, Texas. I moved to NYC in 2004,” said Autumn Stanford. During that move this Texas-born gal gained a city and lost a familiar food- the … Read More
How the Williamsburg Seamster Comes Out on Top
May 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Brands are not reserved for companies with expensive ad campaigns and Super Bowl commercials. With a unique take in an established industry perhaps nobody can demonstrate that better than Nayantara Banerjee aka The Williamsburg Seamster. You’ve read about her in Refinery … Read More
Ayaba’s Breathing Easy in Park Slope
May 2013 | Fikriyyah George
While new businesses are a bundle of joy the growing pains are undeniable. At this time in a business’s life span it’s even more necessary to be resourceful and take advantage of every asset a small business owner … Read More
The Evolution of a Brooklyn Distiller-Jack From Brooklyn
March 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Entrepreneurs know. You can consume it in a few gulps, sips or bites, but the road to our favorite foods and drinks getting to our mouths is a journey in of itself. Today, we’re taking a look at one entrepreneur … Read More
The Proof’s In The Whiskey
March 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Does following your passion always lead to success? Does Brooklyn’s rapidly changing landscape help or hinder small businesses? We talked to small business owner Colin Spoelman of the Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard about his and co-owner … Read More