 |
|
|
 |
|
|
Innovation in your business model sets you apart from others: What nascent or emerging practice are you working on that can use the help of other entrepreneurs?
|
|
|
|
|
|
In my next start-up I need help in the areas in help with fraud, fraud detection over the internet, and identity theft. This is a large problem. - Brad Waugh
|
|
|
|
|
|
I work with entrepreneurs and organizations in order to help them to achieve
their maximum level of effectiveness and/or profitability by locating and
identifying their "Bigger Know". The manner in which I do that is by
introducing a different way of thinking and "being" as well as a set of
principals. The result is that the stakeholders and the organization become
much better at identifying, mining, focusing and then releasing the
collective intellect and energies contained within them thereby exceeding
predetermined expectations and goals while reducing stress and anxiety
levels.
I am presently working on articulating the meaning of, and defining the
principals of how one accesses, the "Bigger Know" in writing. I am also
developing training seminars in order to disseminate these methods so that
others can become proficient in the skill sets and techniques required to tap
into their "Bigger Know" within their own organizations
- Jeff Deckman
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term legacy thinking and practice regarding both our business and our community. Think centuries. - John Abrams
|
|
|
|
|
|
In my business, I am trying to connect my clients in a meaningful but not intrusive way to the suppliers, who are artisans in remote communities in Brazil. By "connect", I mean I need for customers to feel and understand the "voice" of the artist in the product they buy, and to help me translate their purchase into a greater status for the producer. This I need as a marketing tool as well as a way to stimulate the production side of things. For this, I would like to study models of other entrepreneurs with similar challenges. - Ilma Paixao
|
|
|
|
|
|
It seems as though my professional position consistently revolves around and relies heavily upon the relationships that I develop and manage, both internally and externally. Within my company, we have always prided ourselves in creating a uniquely warm and supportive environment for our employees. An environment where everyone has a voice of their own and endless possibilities. However, with such a continual focus on both the relationships within our team and the development of unique and effective policies to support that structure, there are inevitable challenges with continued staff growth. So I pose the question, “At what point do you give too much voice to your employees and not enough to yourself?” - Gina DiSpirito
|
|
|
|
|
|
What break through could other entrepreneurs join in on? Re-thinking the distribution chain. The conventional approach to scaling your business is to fight your way up to big box distribution. In many cases by the time you get to that point, you are punished so hard on the margins, if you don't dumb down your product you can't stay in the game. That's why we're surrounded by so much low quality junk. Not only is unconventional distribution a practical alternative, it's a scalable alternative. Two examples: Dell Computer - who by-passes the retail chains and sells direct and Goddess Granola. They both provide quality products, excellent customer service, by-pass the retail chains and use UPS for direct shipment to the end user. This alternative distribution channel recaptures margin which you can share with your customer, which increases value, which drives sales and offers no limits on scalability. - Andrea Lyons
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Flexible Benefit Program - We believe through research, that employees are motivated by one or a combination of three things...time, money and benefits. This comprehensive program would allow employees to flex around the time, money and benefit triad, and choose what is most important to them. This will help to develop a happier employee that is more well-rounded, motivated and productive.
Through research, we believe that employees are motivated by a combination of three things… time, money and benefits. With the Employee Flexible Benefit Program, the employee flexes around the time, money and benefit triad, choosing what is most important to them. -
Anthony Gemma
|
|
|
|
|
|
What we're trying to do in Providence is an excellent example of collaboration between entrepreneurs. To revitalize a neighborhood like Downcity, we've needed to pool tremendous resources and talent. We've had to engage almost every level of government and the corporate community, and we've even had the opportunity to spin off other entrepreneurs through our own projects. For instance, in order to animate our streetscape and provide a positive experience for our residents, we need to attract retail tenants. These retailers are entrepreneurs in their own right, and by deciding to locate Downcity, they're affirming our belief in the neighborhood. Just another example of how true entrepreneurial ventures are self-perpetuating and self-reinforcing. -
Buff Chace
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
