Need a loan for your small business? When the bank says no, a MicroLoan may be the answer for the funding you need. Topics: What is MicroLending? Accion, Communities-at-Work, Kabbage, Lending Club, OnDeck Capital, Prosper, Small Business Administration, vs CrowdFunding, How do I Qualify? When you hear the term, MicroLoan, …
You can use to Start or Grow your Business and/or lead a better & happier Life – Pura Vida, Viva Quote Topics: Fools, Try, Strike me down, Focus, Use your Instincts, Use the Force, Use your Force, Compassion, Change, Convictions, Focus, Dreams, May the 4th be with you [LoL] …
A Founder should strive to make their Team feel respected, empowered & genuinely excited about the company’s Mission – to rise the probability of success. Topics: Feedback, Support, Get down in the Trenches, do Lunch, Socialize w/ Media, Delegate, Accountable, Conversational skills. Are you looking for a way to motivate …
The aim of Marketing is to get to know & understand the customer so well, that you are confident your product or service is ideal for them and sells itself; good Content builds relationships. Relationships built trust. Trust drives $$$ Revenue. Topics: using Social Media, adding a Blog to your …
You need a good training in the business of doing business. Taking one or more of these courses, will save miss-steps & profit you significantly. Topics: Finding & developing your 1st Profitable Idea – Side Business or PT, Essentials of Entrepreneurship, New Business Toolbox, Lean Startup, Pitching. There comes a …
These incredibly helpful Websites can help a Startup or small business make the most of precious time & money to be more successful !!! Topics: How to start a Startup, TalkWalker, InsureOn, Pocket, FiveRR, HyFy, Do.com, CanVa, 99 Designs, Slack, Streak. Whether you’re just getting started or have been …
are compiled here – in hopes of giving you a good guideline to living the life of your dreams – whatever that may be !!! Topics: Confident, Focused, Driven, Open, Teachable, Planning, Risks, Responsible, Flexible, Give Back & many more . . . Happy and/or Successful? But being happy and …
Last year 2015, Angels & Venture Capitalists invested more than $72 billion in companies. That’s nearly 3x the amount of 7 years ago. Time for you to “Go for it !!! Topics: the Need, Pre-Seed Capital Stage, Seed-Capital Stage, Micro VCs, Crowd-Funding, Super Angels, Growth Stage. Series A, B & …
Challenges are part of life and will make you the person you are want to be. Don’t fear them or let them hold you back. Just go for it !!! Topics: Emotion [What I learned from my man] You shouldnt Act like Men, Be the Change you Seek, Lack of …
Being more productive isn’t always easy, but the rewards are more than worth it. When you’re more productive, not only will your organization grow — you’ll reduce your stress along the way. Topics: Plan Goals, Slice & Dice, Batching, Timing, EZ or Worst First? Delegate, Share, Celebrate, Rewards, Accountable, Status, …
Make the most of every Relationship – leads, clients, customers network & other connections – to maximize your effectiveness & productivity. CRM Topics: Why you need a CRM. [#1. Customers] How to Choose the “right” CRM, What does a CRM do? CRM Needs Checklist, Best “free” CRM Software for Small …
(so you seem like you know what you’re talking about to Investors, Partners, your Board, etc) “A” Round to Broker (not busted) Just low flow – Cash Flow. Terms/Topics: “A” Round, Accelerator, Angels, Benchmarks, Board, Boot-Strapping, Bridge, Brokers & more . . . “A” Round Financing – The first major …
When you have more Productivity, you can make a more significant contribution and feel better about it. Topics: Productivity, Prioritize your Planning, Use what works best for you, Give yourself (+) Affirmations, Move it or lose it, Water, Meditation is better than medication !!! Is it really Necessary? Developing daily …
“Understand why you are different and how you help, recognize your target market, and give them something they might not even realize they need.” Steve Jobs Topics: Testing, Who buy? Over-estimating, Network, searching for Customers, Revenue Model, Competitors, Expanding. The better you understand your customer, the faster your business will …
Being a successful Entrepreneur takes a lot of work, a lot of Vision & a lot of perseverance. These 21 tips, from Entrepreneur who have already found success, will help you navigate the path much more easily. Topics: Market, Believe, Passion, Fears, Challenge, Risk, Goals, Vision, Action, Customer, Hiring, Team, Complaints, …
Performing under pressure comes from preparation, mental focus & fearlessness. It’s needed to become a truly great World-Class business. Topics: Stick to your Routine, Practice to perfect, Appreciate the Moment, Don’t be afraid to Fail, World-Class Quotes Performance Anxiety is often connected with sports. We think of the elite athlete …
Yes, 101 !!! Because the more suggestions you have, the greater the chance you’ll have to find something valuable for your own work life. Topics: Goals, Priorities, Timing, Plan ahead, Start EZ ? Hard, Breaks, Focus, Notes, Just say No + more. Sometimes, it just seems like we have far …
We asked the most “prominent” Stanford Graduate School of Business Alumni an open-ended question: “What Core Values are important to you in organization?” Core Values Topics: open Communication, Consideration, Integrity, Trust, Passion, Value, Direct, Appreciation, making a Difference, “open” Culture. Core Values of most prominent SGSB Alumni: # = …
“No more unrealistic expectations about how cool it is to be an entrepreneur. It’s a continual struggle to start & grow your company’s on a boot-strapping budget.” – Spencer Fry, CarbonMade co-founder Topics: Research your Market & Competition, Launch, Quick Revenue, create Buzz, DIY, Website, Accounting, Don’t give up.!!! The …
Entrepreneurs launch something new every day, so it’s important to maximize the opportunity to assure success. The following will help you do that. Topics: Target Market, Launch Calendar & Checklist, Message, Which Media? Email, Advertising, Hiring Help, Follow-up As an entrepreneur, I always feel like I need to be prepared …
“If a man stuffs his head with knowledge, no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” – Ben Franklin Topics: Accomplishments, Know Yourself, Opportunities, Action, Prepared, Moving, Pro-crastination, avoid Busy-work, . Don’t Fight Change, Mistakes, Wise-up, Keep going. Grow Many Accomplishments. …