Katie Crosby and her boyfriend, James, are busy building their futures. Both have full time day jobs and while he attends Kellogg’s Evening business school program, she has been bartending at night to pay for her prerequisite courses toward her Master’s degree. Part-time was once a matter of choice—a convenient way to work post retirement, … Continued
Etsy Incubates a Crafting Startup to Success
One of the key advantages to “crafting” a product that people around you request is that it puts you next to the customer. That direct connection offers real-time access to feedback, improvement and future product ideas—all critical factors for startup success. Teajai (TJ) Kimsey, owner of Annique’s Nook in Kansas, created her first product to … Continued
Startup Revealed™: Alley NYC Pitch Contest
To say that entrepreneurs are money hungry would be repetitive. Starved for revenue and investment money while toiling away 24/7 to bring definition to their vision, entrepreneurs are almost always on the prowl for a financial lifeline. Pitch contests, a phenomenon of recent years, have become one of the newest means to keep a company … Continued
Public Relations Pro Shares Success Tips to Find Work
Julie Du Brow’s public relations business of 12 years was dipping by 2010 as the recession picked up steam. Faced with fewer long term, and smaller, clients she was concerned, getting worn out, searching, and in need of a new source of income. In a world of “meant to be”, Julie married up her volunteer … Continued