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06.13.19
Cash in on Your Idea. Don’t Settle for Crumbs.
When focused on the day-to-day of your business, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. Take, for example, the original inventor of the potato chip—American chef George Speck (Crum). He became notorious for serving the crunchy, salty snack to customers of his restaurant. Yet, he lacked vision for what became the […]
Read More06.10.19
Her Idea Became Someone Else’s Monopoly
Most of us are familiar with the classic Monopoly board game, also available in various mobile apps. The scandal about its creation is less widely known. American game designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie created the game to educate and give voice to her political and economic views. “Contrary to popular board game lore, Monopoly was invented […]
Read More06.07.19
Does your business really need marketing?
3 TIPS FROM A MARKETING MAVEN -Business founders solve problems or pain points. In its simplest form, marketing is how founders connect clients to the solution that is their company. Marketing is our June 2019 guiding theme for The NIIC and WEOC. Recently I got to lead a marketing discussion with WEOC Launch Women Business Builders. […]
More06.04.19
Follow HER Lead—1st Computer Science MAN of the Year
Starting a business is exciting and scary. When 7.5 out of 10 startups fail, it can be easy to talk yourself into waiting for the right time. There’s never a perfect time. You have to make your own opportunities, which may mean charting new territory. Consider the pioneering and highly awarded “First Lady of Software” Dr. […]
Read More05.30.19
From Side Hustle to Full-time Entrepreneur: Is this really what you want?
It’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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