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04.06.20
Breaking Barriers Blog Series Introduction
Graphic by Shutterstock Breaking Barriers is an exclusive blog series dedicated to activating inspirational thinking and business building tips to assist underestimated founders on their entrepreneurial journeys. The NIIC is an entrepreneurial resource center and global thought leader providing innovative tools and emotional support to inspiring business builders to accelerate the growth and development of their […]
Read More03.31.20
Installment #1: Crowdfunding: Is it for you?
I heard a sobering statistic today, 1:72 ventures applying for funding from the Techcoast Angels (this is pre-COVID19) was successful. UNH Center for Venture Research says, on average, 15% of early-stage companies that are brought to the attention of investors result in an investment. So, for the next three weeks, I am going to have […]
Read More03.22.20
#InThisTogether: A business builder’s guide to managing uncertainty
Life is on hold for much of the world as we grapple with the implications of the COVID-19. This destructive, insidious and silent killer has caused our once thriving stock market, economy and high quality of life to come to a screeching halt. Anxiety is high. Many don’t know if we can flatten the curve. […]
More03.12.20
Rethinking busyness
“It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?” (Henry David Thoreau to H.G.O. Blake, 16 November 1857) In other words, what are you busy about in your life? Busy seems like a badge of honor these days. Everyone is “busy” with some pursuit of pursuits. But what […]
Read More03.10.20
Being Vulnerable
Entrepreneurship is risky, but not in the way you think. While it is true you are putting your financial resources and your idea out there for the world to judge, the most challenging thing about starting your own company is being vulnerable – “the courage to be imperfect”. This can be scary, but what you […]
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