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04.15.20
Crowdfunding Installment #2: Mechanics & Dynamics of Crowdfunding
This second blog installment is a continuation of the conversation I have been having with Kathleen Minogue to better understand the mechanics and dynamics of crowdfunding. This week we look closer at types of crowdfunding, platforms, the importance of known network, and the timeframe you need to commit to properly plan for a successful campaign. […]
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Breaking Barriers—Co-founders: Problem or Opportunity?
Graphic by Shutterstock Three out of five startups fail because of compatibility issues between co-founders. An often-overlooked question for an entrepreneur is whether to go it alone or take on co-founders. It is often lonely starting a business. No founder can possess all the talents and skills to start and launch a new business. Microenterprises […]
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Breaking Barriers—Vision
Graphic by Shutterstock The dictionary defines vision as “the ability to see something that you imagine, a picture in your mind, something that you see or dream.” This establishes the “fire in the belly” (unwavering passion, sense of urgency and resilience) that many vision-makers had for why they started their company. A popular motivational speaker […]
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Breaking Barriers—Igniting Your Passion
Graphic by Shutterstock Some research studies confirm entrepreneurial passion is an indicator of likely startup success. Do you have a burning desire to improve something or someone’s life? Do you wake up thinking about the difference your entrepreneurial idea might have on people’s lives – making things better, simpler, faster, or cheaper? If you do, […]
Read More04.10.20
Breaking Barriers—If only…
Graphic by Shutterstock Have you ever heard the expression or maybe the excuse, “if only…”? It goes something like this: If only, I had gone to college. If only, I had inherited some money. If only, I had a second chance to work harder in college, I could have gotten a better job. Life seldom offers […]
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