The name for your company is about as important as the company itself. It is normally the first encounter anyone has with your company. As the old saying goes, you only get […]
Does your company name suck? Take the ‘Ten Word Test’ to find out.
How Universities Are Impairing Writing Skills
So, I’m a bit of a cynic – I can admit to my faults (or in some cases I suppose is a plus). However, I am ultimately frustrated with the university methods […]
One SIMPLE Way To IMPROVE The Way You Talk About Your Business: The First Question Test
This is one of my favorite exercises for entrepreneurs. In nearly every single case, this simple exercise will help improve just about any kind of introduction for a business (it works for salespeople […]
Three Mistakes When Pitching Your Idea
Recently, I met with an aspiring entrepreneur that had a concept for a product and he wanted my feedback. I agreed to meet with him at a local coffee shop. This particular […]
10 Phrases to Delete From Your Business Plan NOW
After over fifteen years of working with entrepreneurs, investors, and professors in the realm of entrepreneurship, new ventures, and business plans; I’ve learned there are some very simple, yet devastating red flags that […]
Four Words That Entrepreneurs Should Never Use
One of the key success factors of entrepreneurship is the ability to communicate. An entrepreneur needs to be able to communicate their business concept, their offering, and their value in quick and […]
Over 20 Surprising Spelling Mistakes from College Seniors
Can you spell graduation without a computer? A college senior probably couldn’t. I remember what shocked me the most when I began teaching college students – their poor grammar and spelling skills. […]
They Stole My Name! Or did they?
This week, I headed down to our local business incubator to participate in their Morning Mentoring. It is kind of like a version of speed dating, but designed so that entrepreneurs can […]
Hi, here is my blog… read it
I love my friends dearly. I adore many of the folks I have business relationships with. I truly care about what these individuals think, feel, and desire. I am one of those […]
Great Teams Give Credit Where Credit is Due
Last night one of our student entrepreneurship teams met with a self selected group of mentors (myself included). This group’s mission is to help this student business prove their concept in order […]
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