Congratulations! You’re an entrepreneur that’s made it past the startup stage with your business and are headed toward second stage. I like to call businesses that are in this sweet spot, first stage—not quite a startup, but not quite ready for second stage. First stage is between what I affectionately ...
One of the best ways to track the popularity of something is to start looking for references to it in popular culture. Searching for references, or “sightings,” is like a treasure hunt. You can dig up all sorts of references the more you look. I like to scout out sightings ...
If I say public policy, what comes to mind? Legislation, politics, people sitting in a boardroom arguing about an issue? Public policy, or public affairs, actually directly affects you and your business and your bottom line. The good news is that you have an opportunity to participate in shaping public ...
Most people behave ethically in their personal lives. When you find a wallet, you contact the owner. When a friend asks you to keep something confidential, you keep it to yourself.But ethics are just as important in the office as they are at home. Immoral business practices can sometimes seem ...
The path to becoming a business owner takes many twists and turns. For some, the journey begins by attending business school or mentoring with people they admire. Others have the entrepreneurial bug from the start - just take a look at the lemonade stands popping up in your neighborhood. More ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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