The idea of gleaning business tips from reality TV might seem as absurd as taking trading advice from Gordon Gekko. Just in case the memory isn’t what it used to be, Gordon Gekk o is t he corporate raider Michael Douglas played in the film “Wall Street” who was fond of insider trading. The … [Read more...]
How to improve your business with improv comedy
Improv comedy is an extemporaneous interaction - meaning “spoken or done without preparation or advance thought.” No advance planning? Pretty solid idea as far as a funny theatre performance goes, but not exactly the best business practice. Or is it.. The potential of improv as it … [Read more...]
The Lean Start-Up: 3 Important Lessons Learned
1) Launch. Learn. Re-Launch. Experience: In 2008 we went through the experience of leveraging the Internet in our business. It was great because we began to work faster and more efficiently. We began listening to our customers and understanding their problems and their needs; our commitment to them … [Read more...]
Your (Interactive) Trade Show Booth

Trade shows, expos, and conventions are some of the most overwhelming and confusing situations one can find themselves in. The onslaught of flashy booths and unruly crowds can rattle anyone. One way for an exhibitor to not only stick out, but make a long-lasting impression on attendees and potential … [Read more...]
Cautions for fast-growing startups
There are three concepts entrepreneurs must understand when securing funding for a fast-growing startup - burn rate, time to out of cash, and time to close. 1. Burn rate (BR) refers to the amount of money a company spends in a given time, usually a month. If the company has income, the burn … [Read more...]
U.S. government grants for small businesses
Grants.Gov The information hub for U.S. Government grants is Grants.Gov. The website emphasizes that federal grants are not benefits or entitlements, but are used for an approved public purpose of support or stimulation. They are not meant to assist individuals and cannot be used by the … [Read more...]