Tis the season to learn from Santa. The jolly man in red is preparing the sleigh, checking his list, and Norad will soon be tracking his movements and magical journey around the world. With Christmas sneaking up on all of us, I got to thinking about how Santa and his elves can teach entrepreneurs a lesson or […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when we look toward the next one. We at The NIIC are always keeping our fingers on the pulse of best practices and trends, especially those related to entrepreneurship. That said, here’s what some of the experts have forecasted for 2018: The contingent and remote workforces will continue to expand. […]
Read More“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”-William Shakespeare You’ve likely heard of this quotation before from the great poet William Shakespeare. The reference is often used to imply the name of something does not affect what it really is. However, in this case it does. The Women’s Economic Opportunity Center does so much more […]
MoreAsk a kid what he/she wants to be when they grow up and they might rattle off a list of professions. “Small business owner” is not likely to roll off their tongue, and it doesn’t appear in the PSAT career wheel either—and that’s a shame. But these same kids will say they want the independence […]
Read MoreExcerpt: “Owning a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. Entrepreneurship can be trying at times, however, the rewards often make it worthwhile. Those who succeed usually do so because they’ve been intentional in their approach. Following are four traits that differentiate entrepreneurs from small business owners…” “Whatever direction you take, follow the advice […]
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