6 Things That Can Kill Your City’s Start Up Community

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Misc

Too often cities trying to build high-tech startup communities make one or more key mistakes that keep their plans from reaching fruition. Here are the six common problems that afflict — but don’t have to squelch — startup communities: 1. The Patriarch Problem: If...

Opportunity to Market Your Business Through Radio Interview

by | Oct 24, 2012 | Misc

I will continue on the topic of evaluating the value proposition we offer in our businesses in my next post, but tonight I want to offer my own value proposition to some of you ELP members with businesses up and running and also to some of the others associated with...

Improving Your Value Proposition

by | Oct 15, 2012 | Misc

The first question in business is the value proposition and the question comes from the consumer as he asks “what can your product or service do for me”.  A marketing company would try to convince businesses to use them because their methods are diverse and effective...

BE PREPARED (Not Just for Scouting)

by | Sep 26, 2012 | Misc

I have a cautionary tale to share with all you entrepreneurs.  At the family dinner on Sunday night my sister-in-law told us all about the exclusive Salt Lake City arts event held last Saturday, which she was invited to by the event organizers.  The Salt Lake arts...