Start Up Weekend – Do You Have What it Takes?

I have spent a lot of time lately working on the plans for the next Start Up Weekend here in Indianapolis.  Not familiar?  Startup Weekend is a Global Entrepreneurial Movement.  The concept is simple – put smart, interesting people in a room together for a weekend, with a little direction and lots of power cords.  The results are amazing! Hundreds of these events have been held around he world, and several right here in Indy!  The next one will be Nov. 12 – 14 and registration is open now. So the question is …  Do you have what it takes to be a founder?  Join...

Idea Virus – Something Worth Catching

Just finished listening to Seth Godin’s Unleashing the Idea Virus - I read it several years ago and refer to it often, so it was good to pick it up again.  Although it is not a new work, the ideas are as fresh and practical today as they were in 2001 when the book was written. Listening to Seth present his ideas on how to make  ideas infectious, helped me reexamine my own marketing programs, as well as the role I play supporting clients,  friends and referral partners. If you have not read or listened to this book, put it on your must read list.   Discover for yourself  what...

My First Time

I still remember everything about that day; what I wore, what I felt, and what I was thinking.   I felt a vague sense of panic as I thought I might  mess something up. My heart was pounding, and my mind was blank. For a brief second I closed my eyes.  When I opened them again, everyone was still staring at me.   It was at that precise moment  I realized I was ready for this.  I took a deep breath and I started  …  to talk. I am pretty sure when anyone conducts their first seminar it is a nerve wracking experience; mine sure  was! At the same time, I LOVE people and I love...

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5 Steps to Small Business Trade Show Success

Today’s guest post is from Reggie Lyons, our go to trade show expert from Skyline.  In today’s post he shares some great tips for anyone getting ready for fall and spring trade shows Face to face marketing is more important now that it has ever been in building your small business. One of the most effective ways to get in front of prospective clients is by exhibiting at trade shows. This gives you as a small business owner the opportunity to give your brand a face. Here are five critical steps to your trade show success! 1) Determine Your Budget: Consider not only the cost to...