5 People to Call Right Now!

SPRING IS NATURE’S NEW YEAR!

It’s easy to neglect some of our closest relationships. With the end of the year scramble, celebrating the Holidays, and then all that planning, energy, and the new initiatives we put out in the first quarter of the new year, it’s only natural to become preoccupied, focused, and concentrated on our goals. But now, it’s […]

Are We Creating a Risk Adverse Generation?

OUCH! THAT HURT! I’LL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!

Starting any new business requires a certain degree of risk tolerance. Without risk there are no rewards. Entrepreneurs face risk every day and must make short-term, long-term, and on-the-fly decisions to mitigate those risks. We are constantly asked by young people “How do you handle risk?” and “What about the unknown?” We tell them about […]

Technology-Driven Fear and Impatience Can Blind Us to Long-Term Solutions

QUICK! JUST FIX IT!

Our hearts went out to the Florida high school shooting victims, and to their families and friends. We were heartened by the courage of the surviving students. Their commitment to prevent gun violence on the heels of this horrific event certainly got everyone’s attention, including many elected officials. The debate goes on about how to […]

Entrepreneur – 14 International Accelerators Speak Out on the Top 4 Components for Startup Success

If anyone could unravel the mystery of why some startups succeed and others fail, it would be the business accelerators. They have a front-row seat with real-world experience. Their reputation is on the line, and rapid turnover is not their friend. They have a vested interest in seeing their clients succeed. Over the past three […]

5 Ways to Deal with Frustration

“DANG IT! I CAN’T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!”

We have all been there, the place where we feel stuck, the place where our work seems to be stopped, the place where we just want to scream, “Dang it!” and tear our hair out. Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time in that place. It’s called Frustration. One thing we learned about frustration is that […]

7 Rules For Successful Delegation

One of the hardest thing for any Type-A business owner to do successfully is to delegate. Some believe, “If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself.” They also say, “Nobody can do it like I can do it.” And this may be correct, but sooner or later, you must delegate. There’s just […]