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Ohio Innovation, Gonzeaux #3 — Avoiding a Beating in Over-the-Rhine

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Cincinnati, Ohio — Wednesday May 9, Gonzeaux #3. After one of the prettiest drives you can imagine through southern Indiana east into Ohio, I find myself this morning in the very urban, once blighted, “Over-The-Rhine” neighbourhood of Cincinnati. As for Ohio Innovation, well, Ohio desperately needs to innovate.

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Small Business Story – Granola Snacks

Up and Running

Thank you for letting me play a small role in getting your business plan done, and thank you for the delicious granola snacks! In the middle of this, they realized they wanted to relocate and in their research, realized Columbus, Ohio had stimulus money still available to small businesses. Thanks Sue! Founded : 2008.

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The Woodstock of K-12 Education

Steve Blank

Over the last few years it’s become clear that the days of teaching “how to write a business plan” as the cornerstone of university entrepreneurship are over. We now understand the distinction between startups – who search for a business model – versus existing companies – that execute a business plan.

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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

YoungUpstarts

I always incorporated this mindset into my business plans, right down to my daily activities. After opening initial laboratory test stores in Florida and Ohio, a national roll-out is now underway. In short, you have to enjoy the journey as much as you enjoy reaching the destination.

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Have Your Eye On A C-Suite Office? Turn Your Eyes Toward A Mentor First.

YoungUpstarts

Fortunately, this is changing, as more companies are introducing formal mentoring programs into their business plans. He later held management and professorial roles with the Human Factors Laboratory at The Ohio State University. If your current employer doesn’t have such a program, consider asking them to initiate one.

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Entrepreneurs, Commit Not These 7 Deadly Sins

YoungUpstarts

Investors consider business plans that show the potential to solve big problems for big markets. Sure, your plan needs to include pro formas and cash flow projections, but if you want to seal the deal, show how you have validated your concept with real customers. Remind yourself that you don’t know what you don’t know.

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Four Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

But before you can launch a high-growth company, you’ll need to find the right business plan and create a culture of success. Advice For The Young At Heart business strategy entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Mike Broderick startup' If you were built to lead instead of follow, a career as an entrepreneur might be right for you.

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