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- Oroeco helps consumers make sustainable purchasing decisions
An organization called Oroeco is promoting sustainability by helping consumers understand the ecological impact of their purchasing and investment decisions. "Politicians have thus far failed to address major global issues like climate change, but we see tremendous potential in bottom-up change that comes from informed and incentivized consumer," CEO Ian Monroe says. VentureBeat
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- Give your employees the gift of leadership development
The best bosses know when to step back and let their employees take the lead, writes Jennifer V. Miller. Leadership development shouldn't be reserved for people with a formal title, Miller explains. "When you provide your team members with an opportunity to exercise their leadership muscles, you're giving them a tremendous gift," she writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
(12/6)
- 8 tips for startup financial success
You can help to ensure your new business is on firm financial footing by working with professional advisers, creating a business plan and choosing the right accounting software for your purposes, writes James Kaufman, founding principal of Kaufman, Rossin & Co. "It's important to have the discipline not to overextend yourself by trying to grow too quickly," he advises. The Huffington Post
(12/7)
- 5 skills that set entrepreneurs apart
Entrepreneurs tend to be skilled when it comes to their ability to persuade others, writes Bill Bonnstetter, chairman of Target Training International. They also excel as leaders and have good interpersonal skills. These aptitudes "can be learned and developed, especially early in life, and further honed throughout an entrepreneur's career," Bonnstetter notes. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network
(12/7)
- Research: Entrepreneurs are stressed yet optimistic
Research indicates business owners tend to be more stressed than other workers, but they are also more likely to be optimistic and have enjoyable experiences. Entrepreneurs "may have more flexibility to pursue interesting and exciting learning opportunities and activities than other workers," according to Gallup's Sangeeta Agrawal, Dan Witters and Alyssa Brown. BusinessNewsDaily.com
(12/7)
- How lobbyists are killing American innovation
American businesses are increasingly using their lobbying muscle as a substitute for innovation, giving cash and urging legislation aimed at stifling rival companies and technologies, writes James Allworth. "Given how hard it can be to survive a disruptive challenge, and how effective lobbying has proven in stopping it, it's no wonder that incumbent firms take this route so often," Allworth writes. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network
(12/7)
- Revamping a struggling art gallery by listening to customers
Judith Schmitt had to readjust her approach after starting an art gallery called Gallery in the Vault in Ohio. "My biggest mistake was trying to emulate galleries in major cities instead of offering a diverse mix of handmade items that people in Ohio would support," she notes. She started paying attention to what other people were telling her and the gallery now offers pieces to match any budget. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
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 | [T]here is a tremendous benefit to starting small and testing the market so you can learn how your product or services will be received."
--James Kaufman, founding principal and CEO of Kaufman, Rossin & Co., writing at The Huffington Post.
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