One Big Client Isn’t Better
Blood, sweat and lawyer cum receptionist put Idamar into the black.
Once is Not Enough
Ann and Edward "Ski" Olesky took FastTrac in the late nineties, and were so pleased that they repeated the program a few years later.
No Chicken When It Comes to Innovation
S. Truett Cathy devises plucky approach to franchise growth.
On the Agenda: Meetings that Work
Get more done in less time by learning to run fast, efficient, no-nonsense meetings.
On the Network: The Best Person to Market Your Business Is…You!
Tips on networking include ideas for maximizing the value of contacts and sales leads.
New Funding Sources for Minority-Owned Firms
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Minority-owned firms “New Funding Sources for Minority-Owned Firms” One of the first hurdles that minority-owned firms face is financing. In a 1999 Federal Reserve study, 68.5% of small businesses owned by black men were denied loans in the past three years. The vast majority of small-business owners (regardless of race) said…
Network Your Peers to Open Doors
Other entrepreneurs offer a wealth of information. To learn, first listen. To get answers, ask questions.
Need Big Ideas? Try This Tool
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Creativity and innovation “Need Big Ideas? Try This Tool” Editor’s Note: The late Edward Lowe’s creativity extended far beyond his business ventures. An author of two business books and several volumes of poetry, he ardently recorded his observations on business and many other subjects. He even wrote several "General Rules" for…
Myth Busting
5 fallacies about entrepreneurs — and how they can affect your company’s growth.