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What Is The Mark Of An Innovative Entrepreneur?

Posted on September 12, 2013January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

Innovation is the driving force behind the success of any startup. However, because innovation means to break away from the pack, rebel against the status quo and follow the path…[Read More]

Crashing from the High Can Suck

Posted on September 12, 2013January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

As artists, whenever we do something that’s in alignment with our purpose, with our dream, we get a high. Whenever I get lost in a project, whether it’s alone or…[Read More]

Rethinking the Idea of Networking

Posted on February 21, 2013January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By MentorNight Crew Running a successful startup without a doubt requires thinking outside of the box. As time moves forward, technology changes, public opinion changes, and ideas change. As such,…[Read More]

As Aaron Sees It…™ Pivot or KO: “Pivoting Your Startup”

Posted on January 17, 2013January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Aaron Abram “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place. I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your…[Read More]

Make a Ruckus

Posted on September 11, 2012January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Brian Tippy “I’m not signing that thing,” said an angel investor when I inquired about a non-disclosure during our first meeting. “My job is to listen to pitches. I’ve…[Read More]

StartUp Financially Healthy

Posted on July 13, 2012January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Sarah Stockdale Accounting sucks. OK, that was a bold statement. Let me rephrase: accounting is a source of pain for most small business owners. So, like most people, they…[Read More]

Be the Star of Your Own Business

Posted on May 6, 2012January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Aaron Benay The great playwright and screenwriter David Mamet once said: “Life in the movie business is like the beginning of a new love affair: it’s full of surprises,…[Read More]

Get Messy . . . so you can clean it up.

Posted on April 6, 2012January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Brandon Broadstone Design is a process of creativity that functions with ingenuity. Sometimes, the regular routine creates the best work. Other times, design requires mixing it up. Hitting some…[Read More]

Should You Ever Work for Free?

Posted on February 3, 2012January 11, 2014 by BLANKSPACES

By Linda Haynes If you’re an entrepreneur, a freelancer, or a start-up, you’ll know how important it is to win new business and make lasting working relationships. Networking is now…[Read More]