Once your business has grown too big for you to do everything alone, hiring employees is only the first step to getting work off your plate — you also have to know how to properly delegate that work if you want to stay ahead of your operations. Gloria West, a senior consultant and executive coach […]
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The pressure was on at the PitchBR finale as three companies pitched their products to Innovation Catalyst, a non-profit venture development organization. At stake was the opportunity to participate in a private due-diligence phase to receive up to $250,000 from the Catalyst Fund. The three finalists — Lubricity Labs, OfficerReports.com and Memo — made their case for the big prize
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Dr. Boyce Clark, CEO of Lubricity Labs, LLC, was selected by a panel of three judges as the winner of Thursday night’s PitchBR event. Innovation Catalyst, a Baton Rouge venture organization, will be advancing Clark to a due-diligence phase, where he may receive up to $250,000 in investment from the Catalyst Fund. Lubricity Labs, LLC
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So you have been chosen to “pitch” your company at a local pitch competition. The audience is mixed with angel investors, other entrepreneurs, and community people who want to support the ecosystem. The organizers have given you five minutes to tell your story to a group who may or may not have had a couple
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If you’ve ever succesfully pitched your company, you know how important a story is. People that invest in you or buy your product want to feel an emotional connection, and that’s why effective communications are so important for start-ups. Naturally, communications professionals make effective technology entrepreneurs. Such is the case with Sevetri Wilson, CEO of
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By now, you’ve probably heard a story like this: a starry-eyed entrepreneur falls in love with an idea, develops a product and business model around said idea, and perhaps even drums up a little cash to get started. With all the pieces in place and all the stars aligned, the product goes to market where
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How much do you know about one of the largest sources of capital for tech commercialization, the SBA’s SBIR/STTR program? SBIR is a great program for the right businesses. But don’t let misinformation stop you from applying, but also don’t fill out an applicationS unless you know you’re a good fit. These are costly mistakes.
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Connections will be your most valuable resource as an entrepreneur. Going to numerous events and meetings is usually an effective way to gather information, learn about opportunities, and find talent. But for some events, you’ll only have enough time to pop in and out. Here are some speedy networking tips that you can use to
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Business incubators are more than just office space. If you move your start-up into one without first doing your research, you may regret your decision. It’s important to understand that incubators want to do more than simply “store” entrepreneurs; they seek to coach, connect, and motivate them as well. Also, it’s critical to understand what
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Have you noticed that today’s work environment is drastically different from the workplaces of the past? Enhanced technology has brought us a whole new world of productivity with the emergence of virtual teams. In our most recent Tech Park Academy, Dr. John Zachary, founder of the industrial-software development firm Cognize, detailed the challenges of using
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