2013 New York State Business Plan Competition Regional Contest – Finger Lakes
The New York Business Plan Competition is a venture creation and innovation competition that was established in 2009 to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship throughout New York’s colleges and...
View ArticleKnow the 2013 Digital Rochester Technology Woman of the Year?
Every year Digital Rochester celebrates great achievements made by women in the technology community and on Thursday April 25, 2013 we will do it again. The Technology Woman of the Year is an award...
View ArticleGiving should be part of doing business
No one can argue the fact that a business owner’s time is valuable, especially from 8-to-5. In fact, every employee in a well-run business has their role to play, and when productivity and sales keep...
View ArticleAre you too shy to ask for referrals?
As long as you are servicing your clients well and converting them into Raving Fans, you should have no problem asking them for referrals. Why? Because your client’s friends also deserve to benefit...
View ArticleWhy failure is an option
If your fairy godmother waived a magic wand over your head and said to you that you will never fail at anything, what would you attempt? Take out a piece of paper and write down a few things you would...
View ArticleLearn the business side of running a healthcare practice
Many times I find that entrepreneurs who are very good at their trade are not necessarily good at running a profitable business. They started their business because they are good at something or they...
View ArticleFrank Insero Is Growing His CPA Firm By Creating A Fun Culture
Competitors can do what you do but they can’t copy how you do it. Creating a company culture built on your core values is the key. Once you settle on your company vision and mission, its important to...
View ArticleHave you covered the Legal Bases for you startup?
Too many times we see clients at the Small Business Development Center who have started their business but run into a few problems. They are focused on the business of making money and not making sure...
View ArticleDo you have “street cred”?
Street cred is a term coined by the hip-hop music industry however is very applicable to business. Street cred, denotes respect or something one earns through tangible accomplishments, not empty...
View ArticleTime to wrap up loose ends
Tis the Holiday season. Thanksgiving is on the doorstep. Christmas and the New Year will be here before we know it. We all are doing some sort of planning for the holidays. There are events to attend,...
View ArticleStay the Course
I am humbled that in my lifetime I have experienced many extraordinary leaders. All have left this world a better place than when they found it. And that is what makes their memory so very special....
View ArticleThat Moment….
I could just imagine that moment – Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony meeting up in heaven and giving each other a high five. A historical moment foretold and prophesied on ideological perceptions...
View ArticleSuccess Comes To Those Who Exercise Their Natural Abilities
I talk to many business owners about their stories. I enjoy learning from others on how they think and execute. Sure, there are some things I find common amongst many of the successful CEOs and...
View ArticleYou Don’t Need Fancy Tools To Get New Clients And Make Money
In business, I find that too many people get wrapped up in the tools, software tricks, perfecting their product or service, scaling issues, fancy office space, furniture, and other items instead of...
View ArticleGrant funding available to the scientific, inventor and small business R&D...
Everyone is always looking for free money. We constantly get calls from individuals looking for grants. The general feeling out there is that the government is giving away free money for small...
View ArticleUnder Promise, Over Deliver
I feel great when I can get projects completed and cross off my to-do list. What a great feeling of accomplishment! Routinely, I develop a list each morning and hope to complete most items. The items...
View Article10 Ways to Make Networking Work
10 Ways to Make Networking Work Make no mistake. Networking is a great way to meet a lot of business professionals at one time. Networking events allow people to put a face and personality to your...
View ArticleAnalysis Paralysis
Analysis Paralysis Generally this term applies to over-analyzing a situation so that making a decision is impossible. You’ve probably seen this occur with your prospects: you take them down the...
View ArticleHow Will Omnichannel Shopping Affect Your Business?
Omnichannel retailing is quickly settling in across all retail selling channels, emphasizing a more seamless customer experience with elements of store shopping, mobile device shopping, direct mail or...
View ArticleJust do it!
Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener The world today is filled with problems. Some seem so large that the notion of a “fix” is an overwhelming thought. Recently, I was scrolling social media and happened on...
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