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05.23.18
The Trifecta of Professional Presence
Professional presence is powerful in today’s world. It is something you cannot learn early enough and welcomes an occasional reminder. I am spring-boarding on three key ideas presented during a pre Ideas@Work Event student session offered through The NIIC’s Student Venture Lab. First and foremost, let’s recognize that students are the face of the next […]
Read More05.22.18
Why veterans make great entrepreneurs
According to an SBA report entitled “Veteran-Owned Businesses and Their Owners”, small business firms owned by veterans employed 5.03 million people, had an annual payroll of $195 billion and receipts of $1.14 trillion. The veteran-owned firms represented 9.1 percent of all U.S. businesses. That means former military members owns about one out of ten firms! […]
Read More05.16.18
Ending on a Sour Note: Why Gibson Brands ultimately failed
Gibson Brands Inc. made headlines this month with news of its plans to file bankruptcy. Their financial woes are not unique, but what is, is the root of their failure. They likely went bankrupt because they were too fixated on innovation while not acknowledging the changing times. Some experts believe the failure of the company […]
More05.09.18
3 tips for Scaling Your Startup Globally
Why is it less than 2% of all small businesses scale? I’d like to challenge the adage of “think global, act locally” and instead offer, “think global and act globally.” Do you have your sights set on expanding into the global market? Following are a few ways to scale your business model for the worldwide […]
Read More05.03.18
A Grateful Mindset
Psychology Today (2016 article on why Gratitude Matters) made it clear: “Gratitude is a prerequisite for true happiness.” The article further expresses, “Gratefulness—and especially expression of it to others—is associated with increased energy, optimism, and empathy“. Each of us could stand to focus more on what we have than what’s lacking. Paying it forward and […]
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