By Candida Toccia Seasock Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship. They enhance the company’s credibility, provide market insights, and help with risk mitigation, access to capital, international expansion, and diverse perspectives. Advisory boards are instrumental in problem-solving, governance, talent acquisition, product development, and exit strategies, […]
Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship. They enhance the company’s credibility, provide market insights, and help with risk mitigation, access to capital, international expansion, and diverse perspectives. Advisory boards are instrumental in problem-solving, governance, talent acquisition, product development, and exit strategies, making them a key resource for company growth and success.
By Candida Toccia Seasock Amidst the rapidly changing business environment of 2023, seeking seasoned advice has never been more critical for businesses to succeed in 2024. Irrespective of the industry or company size, leaders can significantly improve their chances of success by receiving high-quality guidance. Although seeking external advice may seem daunting, especially with the […]
By Renee Cardwell Hughes The American workforce has undergone a radical transformation in the past decade. It is a transformation that will likely continue for at least another decade or longer. The Gig Economy is the commonly accepted term for this workforce revolution, but it is really an invisible economy which has wide ranging consequences […]
By Chuck Kerrigan Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time business owner, due diligence is critical in ensuring your venture has the best chance of success. Developing an effective plan of action that outlines expectations can aid in securing successful outcomes. Venture capitalists understand that pioneering university research is essential, but readiness for operating […]
By Chuck Kerrigan Business negotiators traditionally seek win-win results. The University – Venture Capital relationship creates the opportunity for win-win-win results. A win for the entrepreneur, a win for the university, and a win for the venture capitalist. This relationship leverages the strengths of each of the three parties. The entrepreneur contributes the innovative idea, […]
By Barry A. Furman, Esquire The risks of the IRS selecting your return for audit are low. The IRS examines just over .6% of individual income tax returns. About .9% of those returns show gross receipts under $200,000. The higher your income, the greater the risk of examination. The IRS has many methods of selecting […]
By Bruce Rubin As a Product Development Consultant taking people and their ideas from the beginning through the sales process, I have come in contact with many people who, at the “end of the day,” reinvented the wheel. One such story I share with potential clients is the one concerning “The Cat Mat.” I met […]
By Chuck Kerrigan As a twin, I should know about twins. Twin spirits can be looked at as single soul that is split, helping each one to strengthen each other, although in two different bodies. Entrepreneurial examples of this are the concepts of creativity and innovation – twin spirits! Creativity and innovation go hand in hand, they are […]
By Angelo J. Valletta An organization is more than a producer of goods or services; it is part of fabric of the communities in which it serves. Over my nearly four decades in leadership roles in the financial, nonprofit, and public sectors, I have learned a lot about inspiring and motivating every organization’s greatest asset, […]
By John Brady Glenbrook North High School might not be a household name outside of the Chicagoland suburbs, but if you’re a movie fan of a certain age, you’ll recall the image of Judd Nelson crossing its athletic fields, fist in the air at the conclusion of “The Breakfast Club” (1985). One of several themes […]
By Gerry Lantz Marketers, if they are good, compose a tightly positioned Brand Story around their products and services—and tell it at every interaction with potential customers. Smart brands tell their story across the spectrum of digital and traditional media. That’s the 50% you own as a marketer. The customer experiences your brand as a product […]