by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Entrepreneur, Funding
If you had to point to a single differentiating factor between successful early-stage science and technology companies and those that struggle, it would be the leadership team guiding the organization on the aspects of both science and business. Many organizations are...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Competitiveness, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
I spend many hours each week in restaurants and coffeehouses around the country, between meetings, on my way through airports and when meeting clients. Like many others my “corner office” is often a table or a booth on the way to or from another meeting. A few weeks...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Economy and Economics, Entrepreneur, Government Funding Compliance, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
It should surprise no one that I believe that the success of economies is built on the efforts of the private sector, and that government’s role is to provide oversight to maintain open competition, prevent and detect fraud, and regulate activities to the extent...
by Lea Strickland | Apr 1, 2011 | Business Articles, Business Management, Entrepreneur, Publications, Small Business, Start-up
[This article appeared in the July 19, 2010 FOX Business] Think You Are Too Old to Start a Business? The economy, job loss and increased competition for promotions and new jobs have all contributed to the trend of older people (55+) making the decision to start a...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Capability, Commercialization, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
Where do you start to improve business performance or change how you do business? The first step is to understand the full scope of what is taking place in your business. For many businesses things just “happen”; agreements are entered into, documents are signed, and...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Small Business, Start-up
As a consultant and advisor to organizations and individuals, the most challenging aspect of the role is getting the client to act. Action is about change, so action can be intimidating, whether leading an organization, executing a project, or just getting started on...
