[quote style=”boxed”]Charge more early on and probably be a little more aggressive about marketing. I made the mistake that I think a lot of entrepreneurs make – thinking that all you need is a good service or product to win. You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you…
[quote style=”boxed”]Staying focused. In our industry, it’s really easy to get caught up in what others are doing. I make a point to focus on what I can control and try not to think about the competition.[/quote] Mark Trefgarne is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of LiveRail. In this role, Mark…
[quote style=”boxed”]Do something. You can think and dream all you want, but do something about it. Don’t be the person watching Shark Tank and kicking yourself.[/quote] Michael McConnell is a second generation co-owner of Prince Lionheart, a company that designs and creates top quality parenting innovations. There’s the flawless parenting…
[quote style=”boxed”]Perhaps we would dare to be bold right from the start. Sometimes it is easier to play it safe.[/quote] Kelly McConnell is a second generation co-owner of Prince Lionheart, a company that designs and creates top quality parenting innovations. There’s the flawless parenting you see on TV, and then…
[quote style=”boxed”]First of all, it’s important to do something you love and stick with it. For me, the hardest part in the beginning was getting up day after day and posting when no one was reading. I could have hit “delete this blog” but I didn’t. I stuck with it…
[quote style=”boxed”]If I were to start again, I would hire a bit slower and more deliberately. Companies don’t make profits. People do. Take care of your people first and only hire people that truly inspire you. Regardless, leaders eat last.[/quote] James Cummiskey has over thirty years of achievement and executive…
Meet James Cummiskey – Managing Director of Cima Coffee Farms
Listen to consumers. Give them the opportunity to influence what they want and need in a product, and then determine what will make their lives more satisfying. James Monsees is the co-founder and CEO of Ploom, a tobacco company that reimagines the smoking paradigm. He has developed consumer products for…
[quote style=”boxed”]Have a compelling vision of why your business is going to make a real difference in the world and get your team to share in that vision. [/quote] Sheldon has been the co-founder of four startups—the first a software consulting firm (CCT) in his college dorm room (with Glenn Ricart)….
[quote style=”boxed”]I don’t know if it’s a trend or more of a staple item, but personalized jewelry is never going to be gone because ‘sentimental’ will never go out of style.[/quote] Michele Esposito is the founder of Not Just Any Old Day…It’s YOUR Special Day, a jewelry line that believes…
[quote style=”boxed”]When in doubt, don’t hire — keep looking.[/quote] A professional ballerina-turned-entrepreneur, Emily Egbert is the co-founder of HitUp, an app that allows customers to purchase and send business gifts to clients or employees in an efficient and personalized way. Sending and receiving gifts should be as easy as sending…