Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Seven Most Overrated Businesses

Posted on April 30, 2011 by John B. Vinturella

http://www.workfromhomeboard.com/general-work-home-discussions/7225-7-most-overrated-businesses.html By Kelly K. Spors and Kevin Salwen Many people do a lousy job of picking businesses they can realistically turn into a profitable operation. “There’s this very sad pattern about how people start businesses,” says Scott Shane, an entrepreneurship … Continue reading →

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Federal Grants

Posted on April 22, 2011 by John B. Vinturella

Federal Grants Courtesy: York, PA Chapter of SCORE This primer provides general guidance and is not all-inclusive. There are few absolutes, so statements as to eligibility are only for general guidance. The reader is advised to use the Internet resources … Continue reading →

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Front Office – Back Office – Do you have them covered?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Chris Cane

An entrepreneur can create a wonderful pizza or perhaps sell it. Others simply buy pizzas and eat them. Late last week I attended a presentation put on by a SCORE Mentor from our Dayton Chapter. His name is John Talty and he is … Continue reading →

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To Network or Not To Network, That is the Question!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Chris Cane

A couple of days ago, a fellow mentor copied me on an email he sent to one of our clients on the value of networking. I felt that his comments encapsulated the essence of networking. He had attended a networking … Continue reading →

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Effective Elevator Speeches

Posted on April 2, 2011 by John B. Vinturella

Effective Elevator Speeches that Leave a Lasting Impression An elevator speech is a short introduction of who you are and what your company does in about 200 words or less. It should highlight your uniqueness and focus on the benefits … Continue reading →

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