Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash It seems odd for me to blog about personal brand when we have the #1 expert on our staff – Leslee Hill. In listening to Leslee over time and with various presentations she has made, she reminds me often of the personal power you bring to your brand. When […]
Read MorePhoto by Austin Distel on Unsplash Global business travel — gaining new insights, fostering real connections, and forging lifelong relationships can change you. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and observing entrepreneurial communities all across the globe. Through those experiences, I’ve learned that, despite differences in cultural norms and practices, there are specific insights about […]
Read MoreAh…the investor pitch. While it’s not necessarily an indicator of future success, it can propel your business venture or idea forward. A great pitch can attract the right kind of attention and lead to potential partnerships and outside investment. This is your time to shine. Everyone wants to craft a winning presentation that captivates their […]
MoreEvery investable startup must have a credible exit; however, most don’t. By default, most startups usually provide the perfunctory strategies of selling to a strategic buyer, doing a roll-up, or executing on an IPO. With only 190 IPOs last year (half of the number of IPOs twenty years ago), it is an unlikely strategy for […]
Read MoreIt’s estimated that nearly 40 percent of Americans have at least one side hustle. Whether out of economic necessity (losing your job), market opportunity, monetizing your talents or intellectual stimulation, some people pursue these ventures intending to make their side gig into their future business ventures – but only if it can be sustainable, profitable […]
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