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Karen Soeffker talks about All Things Kids 23 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm
1. What is the idea behind your company? We wanted to provide exceptional, quality, unique and educational American and European toys and books in an inviting retail and learning environment. 2. Ho....
Are you really ready to raise funding? 23 Aug 2013 | 07:38 pm
Many entrepreneurs believe that from the get go they need to raise funding. This is actually surprising, because giving away a piece of the business is the most expensive form of capital, yet it’s the...
Debunking the nonprofit overhead myth: an interview with Laura Zumdahl 23 Aug 2013 | 05:33 pm
In this month’s Social Velocity blog interview, I’m talking with Laura Zumdahl, Vice President of Nonprofit Services at Donors Forum. Donors Forum provides networking, education, leadership and advoca...
Why Can’t I Get My Employees to Do Things? 23 Aug 2013 | 05:31 pm
My previous post talked about why it may be hard for you, even though you are a great communicator, to get things done when you must manage upward and outward and depend on the timely responses and ac...
Charlotte Vorkinn talks about the Norwegian Entrepreneurship Program in Houston 23 Aug 2013 | 01:19 am
Charlotte Vorkinn talks about the Norwegian Entrepreneurship Program in Houston Where are you from originally? I was born in Lillehammer, Norway but I am a so called “Oil-brat” and I am raised...
Achieving Ambitious Goals 23 Aug 2013 | 01:18 am
As some of you may already know, our incredible Executive Vice President, Jason Lippman, completed the Leadville Trail 100 Run over the weekend for the fifth year in a row. This “Race Across The Sky” ...
Labeling Others 23 Aug 2013 | 01:16 am
It is easy to categorize people, so we do it often. Putting people into a box makes it more convenient, especially if it is a negative box that will allow us to feel superior. Yet we should not m...
How much Funding Should you Pursue? 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Obviously, this question is the place to start, but you’d be surprised how many start ups don’t have an answer that is well researched. When I ask entrepreneurs how much they are raising the automatic...
Why Can’t I Get Things Done? 16 Aug 2013 | 12:09 am
August 11, 2013: Several experiences this week brought to the fore issues of dealing with other people as you try to grow your business. First, let’s assume you are a capable, organized person who k...
Presentation Skills Can Be Your Secret Weapon 16 Aug 2013 | 12:07 am
There is opportunity when you or someone from your company is asked to present at a conference, or be part of an expert panel at an industry luncheon. However, too often this opportunity to put your ...