Resist Implementing Every Good Idea
Excelling at just a few things can prove more profitable than continually adding to your product/service offerings.
Resource for Emerging Philanthropics
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Philanthropy “Resource for Emerging Philanthropics” An emerging generation of entrepreneurs is transforming the world of philanthropy — making news with sizable donations or establishing foundations. "Giving Back," a 45-minute video, outlines what successful entrepreneurs should consider when forming a charitable entity. Produced by The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the video features…
Replicating Retail Success
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Strategic planning “Replicating Retail Success” Melissa Warren and her business partner, Susan Southwick, own and operate Animal Spirit, a haven for pet lovers in Cambridge, Mass. In addition to trimming nails and shearing fur, Animal Spirit provides animal-health resources and sells pet food and accessories. Indeed, Animal Spirit has become somewhat…
Reaching the Decision-Makers
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Networking “Reaching the Decision-Makers” Question: “Who are the decision-makers, and how do we get to them? Secondly, what are the real needs of these people, and how do we address their needs more quickly?” Answer: In most companies, there is a sales organization and a separate marketing organization, headed by two…
Put Advice to the Test
Learn how to recognize wise counsel from your peers, mentors, partners and board — and reject everything else.
Presentations That Persuade
Learn how to put a sharper edge on your influential abilities and push your listeners to action.
Plant Expansion Brews Double Sales
At a crossroads for growth, Geoff and Marcy Larson tapped staff and customers — early and often — to follow $10MM dream.
You Have to Know When You Can’t Open the Mail Anymore; Learn to Delegate
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. Here’s what some of your peers have to say.