Every startup takes passion. With a nonprofit startup, that passion is usually a vision for creating a better community, helping people in need or providing some other critical service. And just like a commercial startup, nonprofits require a sound business plan. So many of the initial steps are the same when you have your sights […]
Need a little help establishing your business plan goals this year? Then mark your calendars for January 21, 2014 at noon EST — The Company Corporation is hosting a free webinar on “Planning for Success in 2014.” The program features tips from the VP of Business Development at Palo Alto Software, Caroline Cummings. Cummings is […]
I was pleased to be one of the judges at last week’s Connecticut Business Plan Competition sponsored by The Entrepreneurship Foundation (www.entrepreneurshipfoundation.org) and held at Gateway Community College in New Haven, Connecticut. Twice a year dozens of teams from the entrepreneurship classes at Connecticut’s private colleges, state universities and community colleges compete for cash awards, […]
In a football game, the fourth quarter signals the time for action. For your business, the fourth quarter is the time to review, revitalize, and refine. So many times October, November and December pass in a flurry of activity, both personal and professional. There are year-end business items that need to be wrapped up. Add […]
We’re in the heat of the summer — half way through the year. Are you in a summer slump? Don’t slow down now. Instead kick your small business into high gear by refreshing and re-energizing your efforts so you can ensure sizzling success for the rest of the year. Start by taking a good look […]