04.05.17

5 ways to network your way to success

Does the mere thought of networking make you run in the other direction? Many small business owners are averse to networking for various reasons. For some, it’s largely in part because they’ve had a poor experience at an event. No one wants to feel like they are bombarded with sales pitches or feel like they’re […]

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03.30.17

3 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the ‘Sharing’ Economy

The ‘sharing economy’ today is robust and ever expanding. Just look at recent brick & mortar closures at The Limited, Bebe, Family Christian Bookstores and other traditional retailers. Contrast this bleakness for the dynamic online marketplaces transacting business everyday. For example, Uber is now a household name transforming a key mode of transportation. Airbnb – […]

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03.22.17

Thank You For Your Service: A Case for Veterans

Good help is hard to find these days. We experienced this first hand when The NIIC recently posted part-time concierge positions. The good news: Over 350 individuals applied for the positions. The bad news: Most were not qualified, didn’t return emails or phone calls for further information and interviews. Finding ‘right fit talent’ is like […]

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03.19.17

Why Open-Office Spaces Don’t Work (and What Does)

There is a lot of noise out there today that what entrepreneurs, innovators and road warriors want and need are open-office spaces. While open-office spaces may be trendy, they are generally more trouble than they are worth. In fact, as one 1980 journal article describes it, it’s a violation of “psychological privacy.” Other sources corroborate […]

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03.15.17

Does Gender Matter in Entrepreneurship?

What does it take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Even in 2017, gender can be a barrier. While it’s true that more women than ever are working outside the home, they are under-represented when it comes to business ownership. Why is this the case? Women face big disparities in their ability to access capital to grow […]

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