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09.12.18
Making Fort Wayne a Musical Place to Live: Sweetwater Sound Spotlight
Sweetwater Promotes Entrepreneurship Born from entrepreneurial roots, Sweetwater Sound has supported the NIIC and its entrepreneurial endeavors for many years. Including being a 5-year Club Sponsor for our Ideas@Work movement. Music to Our Ears Sweetwater Sound is well-known for serving the music community, both locally and nationally. Chuck Surack, Founder and President of Sweetwater, began […]
Read More09.06.18
Is your venture REALLY investment worthy?
Many entrepreneurs yearn for the day when an angel or venture capital (VC) firm is interested in helping them get to the next level. But without a strong track record coupled with the right contacts, it can be hard to identify the right opportunities.
Read More08.30.18
Pumpkin Spice Season Returns: 4 Lessons To Take Away from Starbucks’ Success
In case you haven’t heard, it’s officially PSL everything season. For the non-Starbuck’s connoisseur, that means Pumpkin Spice Lattes, among other things. While Starbucks didn’t invent the flavor, they have made it their own and have experienced what some consider a cult-like following. Here’s what business owners can learn from Starbucks’ success with the hit […]
More08.27.18
Five ways to invest in yourself on a budget
Young or budding business builders often don’t always have the funding to invest in expensive seminars or life coaches. However, they can tap into free or low-cost resources to develop personally and professionally. Here are 5 ways to invest in yourself on the cheap: Read: This sounds simple, right? But according to Pew Research, “About […]
Read More08.16.18
Are you a Compassionate & Conscious Capitalist?
If you’re in business for the sole purpose of making money, you’re are ignoring other important stakeholders vital to a healthy business and positive bottom line. However, if your motivation is to help people first (make a difference, pay it forward) and foremost while making a living at the same time, you’re onto something. I […]
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