Shows like “Shark Tank” have made the concept and discussion of angel investing more commonplace, but we should not forget that, at the end of the day, Shark Tank is about ratings. While the show premiered in the US nearly a decade ago, there are several worthwhile lessons the show offers business builders such as: […]
Read MoreWho said innovation and entrepreneurship practices only apply to for-profit businesses? In my experience, some of the most creative and innovative people I know work and lead in the non-profit sector. Someone once told me nonprofit is a tax status not a business model. The NIIC’s Affiliate side by side coaching program is available to […]
Read More“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin (supposedly) said this. I can’t help but wonder what he’d think of our modern craft beer scene and its most loyal beer enthusiasts. (Hint, millennials, women, Hispanics and other important segments aren’t drinking much Bud Lite.) In case you haven’t […]
More“I could never do that.” “I don’t have the discipline or the drive. “ “I don’t like to take risks.” “I don’t know how people do it.” These are common reactions I hear from individuals discovering whether they have entrepreneurial DNA. I think these comments get to the heart of the matter: it’s not for […]
Read MoreThere is a recent surge of interest in self-care and general well being. We need to take better care of ourselves. Using a standing desk is one way to invest in self-care while you work. A couple years ago my naturopath suggested I try a standing desk. Since then, I have experienced a noticeable difference […]
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