Newsroom
Other Resources
12.13.17
Next Big Thing–3 Entrepreneurship Trends to Watch in 2018
It’s that time of year when we look toward the next one. We at The NIIC are always keeping our fingers on the pulse of best practices and trends, especially those related to entrepreneurship. That said, here’s what some of the experts have forecasted for 2018: The contingent and remote workforces will continue to expand. […]
Read More12.07.17
5 Ways to Teach Kids to Become Entrepreneurial
Ask a kid what he/she wants to be when they grow up and they might rattle off a list of professions. “Small business owner” is not likely to roll off their tongue, and it doesn’t appear in the PSAT career wheel either—and that’s a shame. But these same kids will say they want the independence […]
Read More12.06.17
ProSpeak – Entrepreneurial Success: “There is no try.”
Excerpt: “Owning a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. Entrepreneurship can be trying at times, however, the rewards often make it worthwhile. Those who succeed usually do so because they’ve been intentional in their approach. Following are four traits that differentiate entrepreneurs from small business owners…” “Whatever direction you take, follow the advice […]
More12.05.17
Early Stage Investing Trends
One of our NIIC board members shared a sobering but realistic article with me called “The Early Stage Slump“. Today’s reality- Inflated early stage valuations are/were unstainable and the early stage bubble did burst. This article makes a number of important points about the investor appetite for getting into a deal early. The article opines […]
Read More11.15.17
Entrepreneurship Thrives on Mythology
No doubt, Shark Tank and reality TV have over-sensationalized entrepreneurship. Call them myths, misconceptions, half truths and lies. Entrepreneurs of all stripes hear their share of misinformation when it comes to their pursuits. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, let’s ponder a few of the most common ones: 1. Being an entrepreneur is glamorous Too many people want the […]
Read More