We’ve heard a lot recently how the Rust Belt is taking advantage of its assets to more fully express itself as a node of innovation and entrepreneurship. By capitalizing on its business climate and infrastructure, it makes the former Rust Belt a great place to work, learn, and play. Pittsburgh is a great example of that phenomenon […]
Read More40% of all U.S. working adults will be self-employed by 2020. This shift in the composition of business establishments in the U.S. will necessitate changes in how job holders adapt their thinking more toward a business owner mentality. A job holder (JH) focuses on their work process—a necessary function. They are most concerned with their functional role […]
Read MoreYou’ve likely read about it at some point—Millennials have buying power. If you’re marketing a product that targets this generation, you best be sure you have internalized these three tenets: 1. They are equally concerned with your product’s value statement as the story behind it. No longer can you solely rely on the merits of selling a […]
MoreI confess it. I listened to Madonna in high school and college. I traveled a few years back with some friends to see her in Vegas. In a couple of weeks, my wife and I will see Lady Gaga in concert in Indy assuming she is medically ready. While there’s no denying her value as […]
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard the expression “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” That saying applies to the general population, but entrepreneurs especially need to take note. Think about it – your Apple iPhone 8 Plus might not be the only thing on low battery. You might be getting a “low battery warning” and pop-up notifications as […]
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