by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Competitiveness, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Non-Profit, Small Business, Start-up
Most of us are familiar with the fable of the tortoise and the hare – the tale of the hare being so much faster than the tortoise and still losing the race. In the current business environment, the tale can prove cautionary or motivating; it can be revisited or...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Funding, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Start-up
More Than The PowerPoint Many companies and their leadership teams believe that raising funds is all about the presentation to potential investors. It is that and much more. The first step in raising funds is to understand the process – including what constitutes a...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Entity, Small Business, Start-up
Commercialization always involves two components – the technology or product AND the business model. The road to commercialization, however, differs for each business due to many factors: Type or nature of the product/technology/service (the “product”) Experience of...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Small Business, Small Business
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines listless as “characterized by a lack of interest, energy, or spirit.” In tough times, or whenever we have been doing something for an extended period of time—especially without achieving desired results—we often lose...
by Lea Strickland | Dec 11, 2012 | Business Articles, Main Street
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (MainStreet) — Would you do business with someone you don’t know? What about someone who hasn’t been in business very long? Would you want to be the guinea pig for a new product or technology? Would you risk your health,...