Oftentimes, the seed of power is self-esteem. This document analyzes power and the psychological forces that can add or detract from it. Practical advice on bolstering your self-esteem and feelings of empowerment is dispensed.
Think back to when you launched your business. I doubt whether you dashed out and did it on a whim. You probably considered and reconsidered a million different areas: your product or service, your market, your competition, how to get money and what could go wrong.
This column is one in a series that invites contemporary entrepreneurs to agree, disagree and generally reflect on some of the beliefs of Edward Lowe, an entrepreneur who “brought the cat indoors” with a revolutionary cat-box filler, Kitty Litter, and created an entirely new industry. Even after his death, Ed Lowe’s unadorned advice continues to stimulate dialogue among other successful entrepreneurs.
Blood, sweat and lawyer cum receptionist put Idamar into the black.
Tips on networking include ideas for maximizing the value of contacts and sales leads.
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…
Modem Media, a rapidly-expanding web advertising company purchased by True North Communications, adjusted to its new role and kept its identity, as reflected in this discussion with G.M. O’Connell, Bob Allen, and Doug Ahlers, the three partners of Modem Media.
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Success factors “Making Mistakes Can Make Money” There are two kinds of mistakes: those you make yourself and those that just happen. But mistakes can metamorphose into successes — it’s all in what you make of them. $975 MM Down — But Not Out No one knows that better than Donald…
David Armstrong takes a novel approach to communication.
Bartering offers more marketing exposure while conserving cash.