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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

Her experiences inspired her to become a language advocate and provide a voice for individuals who may not have the means to communicate on their own. To get us started, describe what the NAWBO does in 10 words or less: Elizabeth: It provides women business owners with leadership, education and networking. to advocate for the 11.6

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Entrepreneur and Consultant Luke Lazarus Replicates His Success for the Benefit of Clients

The Startup Magazine

Lazarus has developed a reputation in the Melbourne and Sydney business communities as a consultant who is brutally honest yet caring and highly effective at the same time. The percentage of Australians who use a credit or debit card to pay for goods and services rose from 26 to 63 percent between 2007 and 2019.

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What Makes A Successful Franchisee?

YoungUpstarts

Leadership Skills. Obviously, having the ability to effectively manage a team and handle the day-to-day operations of business is critical, but franchise owners need a particular set of leadership skills to help them grow their business. Lawns as Director of Franchise Recruiting in 2007 and is now Director of Brand Development.

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Marketing and Growth Lessons for Uncertain Times

ConversionXL

But your community does matter. Hyundai’s Assurance program, which debuted during the 2007–08 financial crisis, is a great example. De Beers made such an investment, even though a brand campaign could only soften the decline in sales during the 2007–08 crisis: Ally faced a different challenge. Your people, too.

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[INTERVIEW] Bobby Genovese On Ecotourism, Business Leadership And Giving Back

YoungUpstarts

He is also was the chair of the annual Car and Boat Rally Scavenger Cups, which began in 2007, and has helped raise more than $20 million for the hospital’s cancer research efforts. Bobby Genovese: Again, get involved with the community. This enables further development beyond their own ventures.

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May Business Angels Spread Their Wings Over Kenya?

Transformify

Despite Kenya has been named as the fasted growing payments market in Africa, there is still a lot to be done to develop the local business angel community. The founding of M-Pesa in 2007 inspired many young people to undertake entrepreneurial risks. John Kieti is a major figure in the city’s startup community.

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Finding a Technical Cofounder

bizthoughts.mikelee.org

BizThoughts Thoughts about business, technology, the web & entrepreneurship About Booklist Contact Nov 15 2011 Finding a Technical Cofounder By Mike Lee Categories: Entrepreneurship , Leadership Since I have a technical background, I get about one offer a month to join some engineering team, or to be a technical cofounder.