YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2011
It’s hard to believe that the man who created Mickey Mouse and co-founded one of the biggest motion picture production companies ever faced rejection, but in 1919, Walt Disney was fired from his job at the Kansas City Star because he supposedly lacked imaginative ideas. Michael Bloomberg.
Duct Tape Marketing
AUGUST 29, 2017
Today I’m thrilled to share the story of my long-time friend and Kansas Citian John Couture who is the founder of the Bier Station , as a part of the “Amex Welcomed” program with @americanexpress , which is showcasing the people behind our favorite local businesses that welcome Amex. My business partner and I are happy.
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Hearpreneur
JANUARY 21, 2017
Little did I know at that time that I would use some of the information to start my own business – develop a business plan, get a business license and so on. With the support of some of the OPN ladies and with the knowledge from my pre-retirement job, I launched a business writing poetry for customers.
Up and Running
MAY 19, 2016
They are huge crowd-pleasers, and bring in plenty of business: For example, Kansas City’s Heirloom Bakery & Hearth makes a toaster pastry so popular that they sell out by 9am. From Pop-Tarts to Oreos, bakeries are remaking everyone’s favorite childhood desserts and bakery items.
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 6, 2012
First off, have everyone in the organization sketch out their near term plans. The projects they need or intend to get done in the 30, 60, and 90 days based on your overall marketing or business plan. This should be an ongoing moving process and will be one of the tools used in your meeting system.
Up and Running
JUNE 17, 2015
Startup incubators and accelerators can help a new business grow, and with that comes valuable mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. “I I applied, pitched, and was accepted into BetaBlox —a Kansas City-based startup incubator—in June of 2014,” says Shane Park, CEO of Coinplay. You can find your local SBDC here.
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
I like to utilize the tale of two cities to illustrate this latter point best. I use the cities of St. Joseph, MO, and Kansas City, MO. Joseph and Kansas City typifies the potential pitfalls when you fall in love with your “package” vs. your “value.”.
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