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The Five Stages of Small Business Growth
Categorizing the problems and small business growth patterns in a systematic way that is useful to entrepreneurs seems at first glance a hopeless task. Small businesses vary widely in size and capacity for growth. They are characterized by independence of action, differing organizational structures, and varied management styles. Yet on closer scrutiny, it becomes apparent…
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Richard Branson and the mission statement
I am currently reading (and loving) Richard Branson‘s The Virgin Way: Everything I know about leadership. Although I’m six chapters in, this is a book I’m recommending to peers and Branson’s take on the mission statement –of which I found an excerpt on Entrepreneur— really hit home. RICHARD BRANSON Author and Founder of Virgin Group. At some…
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Lady Gaga and the Life of Passion
For all you entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and change agents out there, let’s take a closer look at passion. The real takeaway? This question: Who would you be and what would you do if you weren’t afraid? Earlier this week I watched some young musicians perform Lady Gaga songs in front of Lady Gaga. As India Carney’s voice…
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WSU Entrepreneurship 490: Student Websites
Student Websites Enjoy the Entrepreneurship 490 Class Websites TJ’s Website Dillon’s Website Nikki’s Website Bryant’s Reviews Jonah’s Website Nick’s Website Gaets’ Website Amandaree’s Website Cole Greer’s Website Additive Manufacturing & Design The Compliment Campaign Annalise’s Website RB Olson Construction The Bees Knees SparkleOn Amber Larks Photography Keegan Hartle’s Website Ying’s Website Xuening Website Dan’s…
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Tesla and the paradigm shift
Reading about Elon Musk and Tesla, I remember reading what seemed like heady material in a PR course taught by the inimitable Prof. Steve Blewett a few years back. Titled The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn, more than a few of us were confused as to why we were reading a book by a renowned…