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60 Second MBA: Do you spend you day finding or filling abysses?

11:47 am

Do you believe yourself to be an entrepreneur or business owner? Most often people use the term interchangeably… especially when talking about start-ups or small businesses. This is a mistake that I often run across, and most of those I’m talking with are involved in established businesses. One

Push Convention & Engage

9:21 am

When you settle for mediocrity, the status quo wins. Don't. Breathe deep, dream big. Take an improbable journey. Umar Haque, Director of the Havas Media Lab

60 Second MBA: 5 Questions that Set You Up with The Right Legal Business Structure

2:23 pm

Here’s a question or you. What’s the first thing you want to do once you’ve come up with a business concept? Answer: Determine your legal structure - in other words, what kind of business are you going to legally establish? Not the answer you were expecting. I’m not surprised, most people

60 Second MBA: Business Presentations… Rather Drop Dead Than Speak?

9:00 am

Most people would rather dye than speak. If this is you then these tips from Rob Buccino, President of NeoCortex, via the Whos' Got Your Back blog will do you right.

60 SECOND MBA: How to Sell an Idea in 30 Seconds

9:23 am

Today’s tip was pulled from the January 1, 2011 NY Times interview with Catherine Winder. When talking with people about a new project start with the big picture. Focus on what the collective is trying to do in terms of quality and creativity. Keep in mind that everyone comes to the table

BMI and Visual Thinking

12:10 pm

"Business Model Innovation without Visual Thinking is like driving at night without lights... possible, but not smart!"  ~Alex Osterwalder

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